Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 February 2024
291. Deputy Matt Shanahan asked the Minister for Education if she is considering giving incremental credit to teachers who have worked abroad for a number of years and have now returned to work in Ireland (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6258/24]
View answerAs referenced in Question No. 195 of 7 January 2024, the criteria for the award of incremental credit are set out in the Department’s Circulars 10/2001 for Primary teachers, 29/2007 and 29/2010 for Post-Primary teachers. The criteria for the award of incremental credit to recognised teachers was agreed under the auspices of the Teachers Conciliation Council (TCC).
These circulars provide for the award of incremental credit in respect of overseas teaching service, both within and without the EU. Where a school satisfies the criteria set out in the circulars to have service at that school recognised for incremental credit, an award of incremental credit can be made.
An application for incremental credit was received by my Department from the person named. My Department has recently completed the processing of this application and a decision letter has issued to the person named from my Department advising of the outcome of their application.
