Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 30 July 2020
679. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a special needs assistant, SNA, (details supplied) who is working full-time since 25 May 2020 following job sharing ending, in view of the fact the other SNA retired continues to be paid part-time despite their contract stating that if the job sharing lapsed the remaining staff member takes up the full role; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20201/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe person referred to by the Deputy is currently employed in a job-sharing capacity in a primary school for the 2019/20 school year. The terms of the job sharing scheme for special need assistants are outlined in Circular 0041/2014. In accordance with the terms of the Circular the minimum period for which a job-sharing arrangement may occur is one school year i.e. commencing on 1 September and ending on 31 August each year.
Special Needs Assistants employed in a job-sharing arrangement receive 50% of the remuneration payable to them in a whole-time post.
