Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 January 2026
2614. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if his Department can address the serious issue of long-term (CID) contract holders at FET institutes (details supplied) who are not getting the requested additional hours they are entitled to, before new appointments are advertised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1866/26]
View answerBy way of background, the Education and Training Boards (ETBs) are autonomous statutory bodies that were established under the Education and Training Boards Act 2013. They are required to have appropriate policies and procedures in place to manage any issues that may arise, which are in line with employment legislation, where relevant.
It should be noted that individual ETBs are the employers and, as such, are responsible for staffing matters, subject to Ministerial consents and approvals as may be determined from time to time. Any human resources-related queries should be directed to the specific ETB’s Human Resources Division. It would not be appropriate for the Minister or Departmental officials to comment on or otherwise become directly involved with an individual case.
