Industrial Relations

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 February 2012

Tuesday, 21 February 2012

Ceisteanna (231)

Thomas Pringle

Ceist:

257 Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason the board of management of a school (details supplied) has not engaged with the TUI on the matter of the grievance procedure invoked on behalf of their member as per the agreed procedures between the TUI, ASTI and ACCS; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9774/12]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Education and Skills (Deputy Ruairí Quinn)

It is a matter for the Board of Management as the employer, in consultation with the relevant school management body and trade union, to conduct grievance procedures in respect of a teacher. My Department has no function in this area.