Joe Costello
Ceist:69 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Health the pay scales for speech and language therapists; the number of males and females working in the profession; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11790/96]
Written Answers. - Speech and Language Therapists.
Máirín Quill
Ceist:70 Miss Quill asked the Minister for Health whether speech and language therapists have completed a four year honours degree course; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11795/96]
Limerick East): I propose to take Questions Nos. 69 and 70 together. Speech and language therapists' pay scales from 1 June 1996 are as follows:
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Basic Grade |
£15,840-£20,061 |
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Senior Grade |
£18,173-£21,845 |
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Principal II |
£20,385-£23,351 |
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Principal I |
£21,511-£24,966 |
There are two male and approximately 236 female speech and language therapists employed in the public health service according to the most recent available statistics (1994).
A four-year bachelor of science in clinical speech and language studies awarded by Trinity College, Dublin is the required qualification for entry into the profession.