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536 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of unqualified temporary primary teachers at work in the primary school system, classifying them by the number of years of experience which they have acquired. [12336/98]
548 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Education and Science if his Department provides any system whereby the experience of unqualified temporary primary teachers would be taken into account either in increments which they would receive in respect of teaching service or by providing certification of experience qualification of equivalent value to formal academic qualifications; his views on the desirability of introducing these schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12366/98]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 536 and 548 together.
Details of the number of unqualified temporary teachers working in primary schools is being extracted from records within my Department and will be forwarded directly to the Deputy in due course.
The Deputy will be aware that I am currently reviewing the entire matter of teacher supply. The matter raised by the Deputy regarding unqualified temporary teachers will be addressed as part of this review.
