Joe Carey (Clare, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I wish to raise the matter of pay and conditions for school caretakers and secretaries, which is a long-standing issue. An apparent breakthrough was made last September when the Department conceded that all school secretaries and caretakers should be placed on the public service clerical officer scale. A promise was also made in that deal that these people would not have to sign on during summer breaks. Will the Taoiseach bring the House up to date as regards a conclusion for this really important matter?

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