The issue in question relates to the operation of a redeployment scheme for lay teachers in Catholic secondary schools under religious-clerical management and in particular to the supplementary panel for temporary teachers associated with the scheme.
I am not aware of a direct inquiry by the person concerned. However, representations have been made on his behalf. It has been represented that the operation of the supplementary panel contravenes Article 44 of the Constitution and Article 14 of the European Convention on Human Rights.
Rules for the payment of incremental salary, made under the Intermediate Education Act, 1914 by the Minister for Education with the consent of the Minister for Finance, set out the basis for the payment of incremental salary grant to a quota of recognised teachers in a secondary school that is recognised by the Minister. The Department, at a particular stage each year and on the basis of information available at the time regarding pupil enrolment, advises the managerial authorities of secondary schools as to their authorised incremental salary.