Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 4 May 2017
117. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of secondary school teachers on his Department's payroll who are currently paid a qualification allowance at the pass degree rate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21330/17]
View answerA Qualification Allowance in respect of a Pass Primary Degree is paid to 3,739 Voluntary Secondary and Community and Comprehensive schools teachers.
The current position regarding the payment of qualification allowances is outlined in Circular 8/2013 which can be accessed on my Department website.
