Seán Fleming (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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In the context of temporary substitution, we have all heard about retired teachers being brought in to replace those who do not show up for work or who are out sick for a week. I am not referring to long-term leave in this regard. What is the position when a retired teacher, who may be in receipt of the various allowances to which I refer on top of his or her pension, returns to a school where he or she was serving as principal before he or she retired? Let us be clear that this has happened in schools. Anyone who does not realise that this is the case is not aware of what is happening. What kind of payments do such retired teachers receive when they return? Would it be the same amount as that which would be paid to a newly qualified young teacher?