Niamh Smyth (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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168. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to review a case regarding a school secretary (details supplied); if she will outline whether this issue can be resolved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40847/23]

Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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I wish to advise the Deputy that, as an exceptional matter, and due to the fact that a genuine error was made by the school when completing the Secretaries Survey, arrangements will now be put in place for the school secretary involved to onboard to payroll in line with the provisions contained in Circular 0036/2022 - Revision of Salaries & Annual Leave Arrangements for School Secretaries employed in recognised primary & post primary schools.

I understand that staff working in the Secretaries Team within the NTS Payroll section of my Department have been in contact with the school in question seeking further information in order to facilitate the secretary's transition to payroll. When all the relevant information has been received it will need to be verified and further clarification may need to be sought.

I wish to assure you that every effort will be made to ensure that the transition to payroll happens as quickly as possible.