Mary Lou McDonald
Ceist:135. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his time frame to end pay inequality for teachers, given that these measures have been in place for five years. [10739/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraDáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 May 2016
135. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his time frame to end pay inequality for teachers, given that these measures have been in place for five years. [10739/16]
Amharc ar fhreagra136. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the time frame for a review of pay inequality for teachers, given the proposed establishment of a public service pay commission. [10740/16]
Amharc ar fhreagra137. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the reason for the continued inequality in teachers' pay and for the delay in reviewing pay for teachers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10741/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 135 to 137, inclusive, together.
The issue of addressing the difference in incremental salary scales between those public servants, including Teachers, who entered public service employment since 2011 and those who entered before that date was addressed with the relevant union interests under the provisions of the Haddington Road Agreement (HRA). Any further consideration of remuneration for any group of public servants, including issues relating to more recently recruited public servants, will fall to be examined within the provisions of the Public Service Stability Agreement 2013 -2018 (Lansdowne Road Agreement). It will also of course have to comply with the terms of the Financial Emergency in the Public Interest Acts 2009 - 2013 (FEMPI), as well as its affordability being underpinned through delivering enhanced work place practices and productivity.