Thomas Byrne (Meath East, Fianna Fail)
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I thank the Minister and his officials for their attendance. Savings of €24 million on teacher salaries have been forecast arising from lower than anticipated substitution costs. While this substantial saving is clearly welcome, the Minister is only allocating €10 million next year for a pay increase for young teachers. If teachers are working harder or substitution is not costing as much as provided for, surely there is scope to make further improvements in pay for young teachers.

May I address other issues or should I confine my contribution to subhead A3?