Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 February 2006
482 Mr. Neville asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason primary teachers with postgraduate qualifications in learning support do not receive the allowance that teachers with qualifications in special education needs receive; and if she intends to introduce any change in this matter. [3879/06]
Amharc ar fhreagraIssues regarding the payment of additional qualification allowances for teachers are appropriate for discussion at the Teachers' Conciliation Council. Under current agreed arrangements, an allowance is paid to a recognised teacher who has been awarded a graduate or higher diploma in special educational needs. The rate of allowance is the same as the allowance paid to recognised teachers who completed the advanced diploma in special education from St. Patrick's College of Education.
