Ivor Callely (Dublin North Central, Fianna Fail)
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Question 212: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the consideration she has given to amend the incremental credit scheme as per circular 10/01 or to introduce a new package for teacher remuneration; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10919/07]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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Claims for improvements in the conditions of service of teachers are processed through the Teachers Conciliation Council in accordance with the terms of the revised Conciliation and Arbitration Scheme for Teachers. Under the terms of revised Circular 10/01, in order for service to be recognised for the award of incremental credit, the service must have been remunerated, full-time, satisfactory and be relevant to primary teaching.

Any teacher whose incremental credit application is declined can appeal to an independent Incremental Credit Appeal Board. The Incremental Credit Appeal Board operates independently of the Minister and the Department and its decision is final. I am sure the Deputy will appreciate that it would not be appropriate for me to intervene in the operation of the independent Appeal Board. There are no proposals to change the current arrangements.