Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 November 2018
200. Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of school secretaries employed under the 1978 scheme as of 30 September 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47783/18]
View answerA scheme was initiated in 1978/79 for the employment of Clerical Officers in primary and post primary schools.
Currently there are 156 primary and 111 post primary whole time equivalent Clerical Officers (School Secretaries) employed in schools under the 1978 scheme and paid through my Department’s payroll.
The 1978/79 scheme has been superseded by a more extensive capitation grant scheme towards the funding of ancillary services in schools which is also operated within my Department.
