Niall Collins
Ceist:278. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education if she can address a query raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2511/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 23 January 2024
Ceisteanna (278)
Freagraí scríofa
Under Section 24 of the Education Act 1998, the Minister for Education, with the concurrence of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, is authorised to determine the terms and conditions of employment for teachers employed in approved posts funded by monies provided by the Oireachtas.
The Teachers Conciliation Council (TCC) forms part of the Scheme of Conciliation and Arbitration for Teachers, the purpose of which is to provide a forum for claims and proposals relating to the salary, and other terms & conditions of service for teachers. The Council is comprised of representatives from the Teacher Unions, the School Management Bodies, the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform, and the Department of Education. The TCC is independently chaired by an official of the Workplace Relations Commission. The terms and conditions of teachers employed in State funded teaching posts are formulated at TCC.
The current terms and conditions of the Voluntary Search and Rescue Leave Scheme for teachers are contained in my Department's Circular Letter 0025/2023.
In accordance with the terms of that circular, only members of the following voluntary search and rescue organisations are entitled to apply for Voluntary Search and Rescue Leave:
Irish Coast Guard;
Royal National Lifeboat Institution;
Community Inshore Rescue Service;
Irish Water Safety;
Mountain Rescue Ireland; and
Irish Cave Rescue Organisation.