Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 16 November 2016
40. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Education and Skills his views on whether supervision and substitution are the core duties of a teacher; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35181/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraSupervision and substitution duties are core duties for all teachers since the Haddington Road Agreement. A limited group of teachers were allowed to opt-out of the duties in return for a pay reduction. Department Circular 0006/2014 states that with effect from the beginning of the 2013/14 school year, participation in the Supervision and Substitution scheme will be compulsory for all teachers, save for those who avail of the opt-out arrangement.
