asked the Minister for Education whether a scheme is at present in operation under which teachers of modern European languages in secondary schools may teach for a period in Continental countries without loss of salary increments; and, if so, the names of the countries to which the scheme applies.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Modern Language Teachers Scheme.
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A scheme introduced in June, 1961, provides that, subject to certain conditions, credit on the incremental salary scales for secondary school teachers of French, German, Italian and Spanish may be allowed in respect of teaching service in certain schools on the Continent of Europe. The scheme is applicable to any school district on the Continent of Europe where the language in respect of which the credit is claimed is used as a vernacular language.