Kieran O'Donnell (Limerick City, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Under a previous circular, where a teacher was working in a school prior to qualification, this was taken into account in his or her pay scale. However, the main issue is that the teachers in question expressed concerns that they were not on the correct pay scale and contacted the Department repeatedly. They were informed, by letter, that they were on the correct pay scale but have received letters in the past two weeks pointing out that they were on an incorrect pay rate and indicating the Department will recoup the overpayments from their salaries. I understand they are paid fortnightly.