Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 April 2004
338 Mr. Kirk asked the Minister for Education and Science the pay structure for part-time primary school teachers; if changes in the structure are proposed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11287/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraReplacement teachers for persons absent on certified sick leave, paid maternity leave and other approved absences in primary schools are paid on my Department's payroll on a fortnightly basis. New rates of pay agreed at the Teachers Conciliation Council for those replacement teachers generally referred to as substitutes having regard to the Protection of Employees (Part-Time Work) Act 2001 and were implemented with effect from 2 March 2004. Arrangements are being made to pay arrears due for the period 1 September 2003 to 2 March 2004. Teachers employed in a part-time capacity to provide additional teaching hours in primary schools are paid by the managerial authorities of the schools. New rates of pay are being negotiated and the managerial authorities of primary schools will be notified as soon as the rates are agreed.
