Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 16 January 2013
298. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a decision can issue as soon as possible in relation to a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1292/13]
View answerThe scheme for the award of incremental credit for second level teachers was agreed under the auspices of the Teachers' Conciliation Council and is currently set out in consolidated format in Department Circular 29/2007. The application of this Circular in Further Education (PLC) colleges is under discussion at the Teachers Conciliation Council, which is the recognised forum for dealing with the pay and conditions of service of Teachers. The Parties to the forum include representatives of the managerial authorities of schools, the teacher unions, the Department of Education & Skills and the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform. As the proceedings of the Conciliation Council are confidential it would not be appropriate for me to make any further comment at this time.
