Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 March 2018
270. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to make changes to the terms and conditions of service of primary school principals that would encourage them to defer retirement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12828/18]
View answerLegislation is currently being drafted to provide for the Government decision to change the compulsory retirement age of some public servants. In this regard my Department is currently preparing a circular letter which will notify all education and training sector employers and staff of temporary arrangements to allow certain staff, including primary school principal teachers, be retained in employment beyond their current compulsory retirement age of 65 years. It is anticipated that these temporary arrangements will apply until the legislation which will provide for an increase in the compulsory retirement age in public sector pension schemes, including the education sector pension schemes, is in place.
