Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 7 October 2021
234. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Education the reason a newly qualified teacher (details supplied) who was offered a contract in July 2021 and who furnished all necessary documentation and commenced employment on the first day of this school year has not been paid; when this issue will be resolved and their remuneration will be received; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48890/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am pleased to inform the Deputy that the teacher will receive salary including arrears on the next pay issue date - 14th October 2021.
The Board of Managements of Schools are the employers of teachers and my Department acts as the paymaster and we act upon instruction for the school. No instruction for payment was received for the teacher concerned. The teacher made enquiries with a member of my payroll staff Thursday last, 30th September. The teacher was advised that she should liaise with her employer to ensure the instruction form is submitted. The form was duly submitted and my payroll staff ensured that the instruction for payment was processed promptly.
