School Staffing.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 February 2009

Tuesday, 10 February 2009

Ceisteanna (581)

Brian Hayes

Ceist:

639 Deputy Brian Hayes asked the Minister for Education and Science if the budget changes he announced in 2008 in connection with the reorganisation of primary and post-primary schools allow schools to provide job sharing and career break opportunities for permanent staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4844/09]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Education and Science (Deputy Batt O’Keeffe)

The terms of the career break and job sharing schemes for teachers remain unchanged. The decision to approve an application under either of these schemes is a matter for the authorities of the employing school.