Institutes of Technology

Wednesday, 17 November 2021

Questions (148)

Rose Conway-Walsh

Question:

148. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the steps he is taking to address the situation in which tutors at institutes of technology on contracts of indefinite duration are unable to join the public service pension scheme; the impact technological university status will have on the ability of tutors to access the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56260/21]

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Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science

Terms and conditions of employment, including membership of a public service pension scheme, are a matter in the first instance for the employer. In line with Sections 53 and 54 of the Technological Universities Act 2018, the transition from Institute of Technology to Technological University will not have an impact on this matter. My officials are available to engage with Higher Education Institutions as needed to assist.