Further and Higher Education

Thursday, 18 May 2023

Questions (471)

Martin Browne

Question:

471. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he intends to implement the 2020 Labour Court recommendations for adult education teachers; and if so, if he will provide a timeframe for its implementation. [23681/23]

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Minister of State at the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (Deputy Niall Collins)

Following discussions between my Department, the Department of Education and the Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform a proposal in response to the recommendation of the Labour Court regarding adult education tutors was agreed. The proposal is to establish a grade of Adult Educator with a standardised pay scale aligned with the Youthreach Resource Person Scale. This grade will apply to tutors employed in ETBs to deliver FET programmes, who are currently employed under a variety of terms and conditions. The formal offer has issued to the Unions and there has been subsequent engagement on operational aspects of the offer. The provision of a pay scale will allow for incremental progression and a career path for tutors in the further education and training sector.