Teaching Contracts

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 March 2015

Tuesday, 3 March 2015

Questions (501)

Jonathan O'Brien

Question:

501. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide an update on the implementation of the recommendations in the expert group report on the level of fixed-term and part-time employment in teaching; the way she will allow fixed-term teachers to acquire permanent positions more easily and quickly and enable part-time teachers to gain additional hours; if she will outline provision for extended redeployment arrangements in the event of mismatch between teacher qualifications and the curricular needs of schools; the date on which each of the seven recommendations will be implemented; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9173/15]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Skills

The report of the Expert Group on Fixed-Term and Part-Time Employment in Primary and Second Level Education in Ireland was published in September 2014. At the time of publication I gave a commitment to implement the report with effect from September 2015. Officials in my Department have prepared a draft circular and circulated it to the education partners for their views and comments. These comments are currently receiving consideration and it is expected that the circular detailing the arrangements and procedures for the implementation of the recommendations of the report will issue to the Managerial Authorities of recognised schools shortly.