Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 May 2011
203 Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of retired teachers currently holding any primary school teaching positions, permanent, temporary, mainstream or otherwise, in counties Tipperary and Offaly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11676/11]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe information requested by the deputy is not available in the format requested.
Teachers employed in primary schools are paid on payrolls operated by my Department. There were one hundred and eighty six retired primary teachers in receipt of a pension paid on the primary payroll of the 12th May 2011. This includes appointments to all permanent, temporary and substitute positions in primary schools.
