Teachers’ Remuneration.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 February 2006

Tuesday, 28 February 2006

Ceisteanna (424)

Joe Costello

Ceist:

455 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason primary teachers in Gaeltacht schools are paid an allowance for teaching through Irish while their counterparts in Gaelscoileanna here are not; her views on whether the contribution made by both sets of teachers in promoting the language is equal; her further views on whether there should be no difference in the payments they receive from her Department; if she intends to address this anomaly; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8035/06]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Education and Science (Ms Hanafin)

Allowances are paid to teachers in primary schools in the Gaeltacht and in Gaelscoileanna in respect of teaching through the medium of Irish.

Claims as regards the level of allowances paid in respect of teaching through the medium of Irish are matters for discussion at the Teachers' Conciliation Council.