Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 October 2012
256. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Education and Skills if cuts of legacy posts for DEIS schools which were postponed following a public outcry in the aftermath of Budget 2012 will continue to be protected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44697/12]
View answer257. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Education and Skills if concessionary legacy posts for DEIS Band 2 Urban schools will be protected into 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44698/12]
View answer258. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding his decision in February 2012 to retain 235 of the planned 428 cuts to DEIS legacy posts; if these posts be reviewed again in the context of Budget 2012; or if the posts continue to be protected. [44699/12]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 256 to 258, inclusive, together.
I do not intend to give any specific commitment on future budgetary decisions. This is a matter that I will have to consider with my colleagues in Cabinet in the context of the next budget and meeting our obligations under the EU/IMF Programme. The government will of course try to ensure all budget decisions are as fair and equitable as possible but I cannot give specific commitments in relation to the matters raised by the Deputy.
