Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 16 July 2026
310. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth if her attention has been drawn to the ongoing salary dispute between her Department and a former teacher (details supplied); the actions she will take to ensure that this is resolved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54317/26]
View answer311. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth the position regarding any appeals mechanism available for a former teacher (details supplied) in relation to an ongoing salary dispute; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54318/26]
View answer312. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will facilitate a meeting with a former teacher (details supplied) in relation to an ongoing salary dispute; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54319/26]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 310, 311 and 312 together.
The Department of Education and Youth provides a payroll service on behalf of schools. In the case referenced, two senior officials within the department examined the teachers claims of an underpayment of salary in relation to his employment up to 24th February 2017. It was determined that he was paid correctly as per the terms of his employment.
A Contract of Indefinite Duration (CID) appointment provides for payment for a full school year from 1st September to the following 31st August. This is 52 weeks work and 52 weeks of associated salary. Salary includes payment for weekends, annual leave, bank holidays and school closures, it covers payment for the full school year and not just attendance in the school.
For the period in question, the individual was paid from 1st September 2016 to 24th February 2017 inclusive, at which time they resigned their position and salary ceased.
