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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teachers' Remuneration (14 Feb 2017)

Charlie McConalogue: ...the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the pay scale for teachers that are currently associated with the ASTI in an ASTI school that may wish to leave the union and join the TUI; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7150/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teachers' Remuneration (14 Feb 2017)

Charlie McConalogue: ...the Minister for Education and Skills his position regarding the pay scale for teachers that are currently associated with the ASTI in an ASTI school that may wish to leave the union and join the TUI; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7237/17]

Technological Universities Bill 2015: Report Stage (Resumed) (27 Jan 2016)

Charlie McConalogue: ...s failure on junior certificate reform, with only one union on-side. Proper engagement with staff representatives from the outset can ensure a much more successful outcome overall. Last night, the TUI protested outside, and there will be industrial action next week. There is a very definite opinion on the part of staff that there has not been appropriate engagement and consultation....

Teaching Council (Amendment) Bill 2015: Second Stage (18 Feb 2015)

Charlie McConalogue: ...follow through on the provisions by ensuring Garda vetting for new and existing teachers is treated as a priority, expedited and properly resourced. The Teaching Council and Teachers Union of Ireland, TUI, have certain reservations about the fitness to practice elements of the Bill. Fianna Fáil is committed to addressing these concerns where possible through amendments and proper...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: School Curriculum (17 Apr 2013)

Charlie McConalogue: Unfortunately, the Minister, Deputy Quinn, has refused to engage in a meaningful way in advance of publishing his framework for the junior cycle. At the Teachers Union of Ireland, TUI, conference in Galway, the Minister mentioned that this was a personal political project. That is the wrong type of language. He should engage with teachers. According to the evidence, reforms work better...

A Framework for Junior Cycle: Motion (22 Nov 2012)

Charlie McConalogue: ...with classroom teachers prior to his announcement on junior cycle reform. In a letter to The Irish Timeson 19 October, Mr. Gerard Craughwell, president of the Teachers Union of Ireland, TUI, said that he wished to strongly refute the assertion that the Teachers Union of Ireland had signed off on the Minister's proposed changes to the junior cycle. That is not an ideal way to start off...

Other Questions: School Curriculum (20 Nov 2012)

Charlie McConalogue: ...to have given thought to ensuring standards in various schools. In recent weeks Britain has begun to reverse from teachers doing the marking to the introduction of a more uniform approach. The TUI president, Gerry Craughwell, has expressed concerns about how different schools will have different capacities to introduce short courses and those with better resources will provide a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection: Education and Training Boards Bill 2012: Discussion with Teachers Union of Ireland and National Adult Literacy Agency (24 Oct 2012)

Charlie McConalogue: I join the Chairman in welcoming the representatives from the TUI, NALA and thank them for taking the time to appear before the committee and giving their comprehensive thoughts on the Education and Training Boards Bill and how it will affect education, with particular regard to the their areas of expertise. I thank the TUI representatives for their initial presentation and going through it...

Other Questions: Special Educational Needs Services Provision (9 Oct 2012)

Charlie McConalogue: ...in its recent report that at least one teacher from every secondary school should undergo a three-day training course in how to deal with especially difficult behaviour from students. Recently, the TUI referred to how the loss of 700 teachers in second level schools has led to an increase in behavioural difficulties among some students there. The Minister is looking into the report, but...