Barry Cowen
Ceist:536. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Education and Skills her plans to review the measures taken with regard to teachers' allowances as outlined in her Department's Circular 70/2011. [4802/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraDáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 February 2015
536. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Education and Skills her plans to review the measures taken with regard to teachers' allowances as outlined in her Department's Circular 70/2011. [4802/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe public service-wide review referred to in Circular 70/2011, was carried out by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform. As a result of the review, qualification allowances were abolished with effect from 1 February 2012. My Department's Circular 0008/2013 outlines the effect of this decision on teachers.