Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 February 2026
636. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth following the moving of all pension records of retired teachers to digital media during the coming year, if there will be an option for retired teachers/principals to request their information be posted to their home in hardcopy format; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12182/26]
Amharc ar fhreagra637. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Education and Youth following the moving of all pension records to digital media during the coming year, the measures or considerations that will be in place for retirees who are not digitally proficient; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12183/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 636 and 637 together.
I wish to inform the Deputy that there has been no change to how pay, pension or other records of school employees are stored in my Department. The Department of Education and Youth has promoted and utilised digital solutions for many years as prescribed in the relevant Climate Action Plans and Digital Strategies.
My Department is currently modernising the HR and payroll system to include an online self-service portal where current and former school employees can access their personal data directly. This will provide school employees with greater access and control over their own information.
The new self-service portal will conform to the standards specified in the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines making content more accessible to a wider range of people using assistive technologies. Please rest assured that my Department will communicate regularly with all current and former school employees throughout this transformation and will work closely with those concerned to ensure they have the necessary supports required.
