School Staffing

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 16 January 2013

Wednesday, 16 January 2013

Questions (321)

Michael McCarthy

Question:

321. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of retired secondary school teachers who are currently hired as substitutes in schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1536/13]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Skills

There were forty six retired teachers employed in a substitute capacity by the managerial authorities of Secondary and Community/Comprehensive schools in the last payroll issue of 2012.