Paul Gogarty (Dublin Mid West, Green Party)
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Question 758: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reasons the years spent working as a teacher in the private sector are not provided for in the pay scale when a teacher gains employment paid for by her Department; if there are plans to change this situation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9454/07]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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The scheme for the award of incremental credit to teachers was agreed at the Conciliation Council for Teachers which is comprised of representatives of the teacher unions, school management, the Department of Finance and the Department of Education and Science. The scheme, as agreed, makes no provision for the award of incremental credit in respect of teaching service in educational establishments other than those recognised by competent State authorities. There are no plans to change this position.

Paul Gogarty (Dublin Mid West, Green Party)
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Question 759: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the recognition given to the qualifications of a teacher working in the private sector such as in a grind school when applying for positions within the State-funded system. [9455/07]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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The position is that all candidates applying for state funded teaching positions in schools must be registered teachers under the terms of the Teaching Council Acts 2001, 2006. In addition, a school authority may specify that an applicant holds specific qualifications relevant to the requirements of the post to be filled.