Teaching Qualifications

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 6 December 2023

Wednesday, 6 December 2023

Ceisteanna (85)

Francis Noel Duffy

Ceist:

85. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Education further to Parliamentary Question No. 255 of 26 September 2023, the updates on the claim lodged by an organisation (details supplied) in regard to recognising incremental credit for private post primary teaching service outside the EU; the advice given by her Department to the organisation on this matter; if other relevant updates in relation to this matter will be provided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54210/23]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Education

As set out in my response to Parliamentary Question No. 255 of 26 September 2023, the teacher unions have lodged a claim concerning the recognition of private post primary teaching service outside the EU towards the award of incremental credit.

My Department examined this request as part of the 2024 budgetary process. However, it was not possible to secure funding to progress this request through the 2024 budgetary process.

My Department was however successful in securing funding for a number of other important initiatives aimed at teachers such as the restoration of 1,000 posts of responsibility and the PME incentive scheme.

My Department will continue to examine ways in which the matter may be progressed in the future.