Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 21 April 2021
1007. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Education further to Parliamentary Question No. 514 of 24 February 2021, if her Department will consider allowing the affected teachers to progress to point four before the commencement of academic year 2021-2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19190/21]
View answerAs set out in the response to question 514, during the Covid-19 pandemic, substitute teachers with a contract (written or verbal) covering an approved absence receive payment for the duration of that contract. The period of service that the teachers is paid for is reckonable towards incremental progression on the pay scale.
There is no provision for my Department to progress individuals on the pay scales where teaching service has not been first provided.
