Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 19 January 2016
434. Deputy Pat Rabbitte asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of primary teachers who are paid a qualification allowance at the minimum pass primary degree rate; the number who are not being paid a qualification allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2218/16]
View answerA Qualification Allowance in respect of a Pass Primary Degree is paid to 7,199 Primary Teachers.
Qualification allowances were abolished for teachers appointed after the 1 February 2012. The full details are outlined in Circular 8/2013 which can be accessed on my Department website. Due to other priority commitments at present it is not possible to obtain data in relation to the number of teachers not being paid a qualification allowance.
