Teachers' Remuneration

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 16 May 2019

Thursday, 16 May 2019

Ceisteanna (67)

James Browne

Ceist:

67. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a qualified teacher (details supplied); if the teacher is paid in line with point one of the teaching pay scale in spite of pre-2009 years of experience; if the person's past teaching experience will be recognised; if the person's experience in different professions will be recognised; if this experience can be viewed as incremental credit; if the teacher's service can be backdated to November 2018 when the person began teaching; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21282/19]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Education and Skills

The criteria for the award of incremental credit to Post-Primary teachers who are teaching in an Oireachtas funded post are contained in Department Circulars 29/2007 and 29/2010. The criteria contained in these Circulars were agreed under the auspices of the Teacher Conciliation Council. This Council is comprised of representatives of the teacher unions, school management bodies, the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform, and the Department of Education & Skills and is chaired by an Official of the Workplace Relations Commission.

My Department has recently received applications for incremental credit from the person referred to by the Deputy. These applications will be considered in accordance with the criteria outlined in the circulars and the applicant will be notified of the outcome.