Written answers

Tuesday, 11 October 2005

Department of Education and Science

School Services Staff

9:00 pm

Photo of Ruairi QuinnRuairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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Question 56: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if the number of hours per week worked by special needs assistants have been reduced for the current academic year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27667/05]

Photo of Mary HanafinMary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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Special need assistants employed in primary and second level schools have recently signed new contracts of employment with the managerial authorities of their schools.

The new contract of employment was agreed following discussions between the representatives of the managerial authorities, union and my Department.

The terms of the contract are outlined in the contract of employment form contained in circular SNA 12/05 for primary schools or circular SNA 15/05 for second level schools. Paragraph 2.5 of the contract deals with the hours of work of a special need assistant.

I will arrange for a copy of the two circulars to be issued to the Deputy.

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