Teaching Contracts

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 25 May 2016

Wednesday, 25 May 2016

Ceisteanna (147)

Carol Nolan

Ceist:

147. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the estimated cost of providing teachers who currently work part-time or as substitute teachers with a permanent contract within one year, within two years and within three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12194/16]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Education and Skills

Teachers in Primary, Voluntary Secondary and Community/Comprehensive schools are employed by the managerial authorities of schools.

The information as requested by the Deputy is not available. However, officials in my Department would be prepared to discuss the issues raised in the question with her.