Special Educational Needs Staff Remuneration

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 November 2017

Tuesday, 14 November 2017

Ceisteanna (147)

Róisín Shortall

Ceist:

147. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding pay for special needs assistants on the days that schools were closed on 16 and 17 October 2017 due to Storm Ophelia; his plans to ensure that SNAs are not left without their pay for these dates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47690/17]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Education and Skills

Primary and Post Primary Schools including special schools across the country were closed on October 16th and 17th due to Storm Ophelia.  Teachers and Special Needs Assistants who were scheduled to undertake duties in a school on 16th and 17th October will be paid as normal for these dates.