Teachers' Remuneration

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 4 July 2017

Tuesday, 4 July 2017

Questions (203)

Joan Burton

Question:

203. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of primary teachers on his Department's payroll who are paid a qualification allowance at the pass degree rate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31113/17]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Skills

A Qualification Allowance in respect of a Pass Primary Degree is paid to 6,632 Primary 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.