Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 21 April 2021
1039. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education the reason for the differentiation in incremental credit on the teaching salary scale between those working in primary and post-primary private schools outside of the EU (details supplied); and if she will consider amending same in order that the experience of both cohorts is recognised. [19722/21]
View answerThe criteria for the award of incremental credit to recognised teachers was agreed under the auspices of the Teachers Conciliation Council (TCC). This Council is comprised of representatives of teachers, school management, the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform, the Department of Education and is chaired by an official of the Workplace Relations Commission.
The criteria for the award of incremental credit is set out in my Department’s Circulars 10/2001 for Primary teachers, 29/2007 and 29/2010 for Post-Primary teachers. There is currently no provision for the award of incremental credit under the scheme in Circular 29/2007 to post primary private schools outside of the European Union.
The teachers unions have lodged a number of claims at TCC in relation to incremental credit, including one in relation to recognising private teaching service, given by post-primary teachers, outside the EU. TCC agreed to establish a sub-Committee to consider the claims. The claims are still under consideration.
