Marian Harkin (Sligo-Leitrim, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I am pleased to hear that this will be addressed. To clarify, to gain one increment on the pay scale, do they have to work the full academic year in terms of hours? In other parts of the public sector, one calendar year is one point on the pay scale and it is pro rata, so there is no advantage or disadvantage here. It is just being reasonable and fair. I ask the Minister to clarify that for me as I was not quite sure what he said.

The Minister mentioned pensions earlier. They are asking that all hours worked be pensionable and, again, I think that is a reasonable ask.

In the last few seconds of my speaking time, I want to recognise the very important work of the late Lorcan McNamee in making the case for adult tutors for so many years. Lorcan died just before Christmas and I want to recognise his very valuable contribution in supporting adult tutors for many years.

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