John Perry (Sligo-North Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 898: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the staffing grade and organisational structure inequity that exists in terms of grades and associated salary scales for staff in a school (details supplied) in County Sligo, that the grading and organisational structures are not on a par with other colleges of education despite the school being a school of the National University of Ireland and serious industrial relations issues that this is causing within the school; if she will ensure that this issue is addressed as a matter of urgency as it is no longer a tenable situation in view of the fact that the school is a key provider of university education in the north west region and that it has the correct organisational structure in place to give it a competitive edge in comparison to other institutions in line with the Strategic Plan 2008 to 2013; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36090/07]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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I understand that the College in question has had discussions with the Higher Education Authority (HEA) regarding proposals from the College for a reorganisation of its staffing structure. The proposals are under consideration by the HEA in consultation with my Department, having regard to Government policy on pay and public sector numbers. It is my understanding that further discussions with the College are scheduled to take place in the near future.