Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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Question 541: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when he proposes to commence discussions with the relevant parties to establish a forum, including the Department of Finance, IMPACT, SIPTU and the employer bodies in connection with school secretaries and caretakers with a view to establishing by the end of 2008 the factual position in schools regarding terms and conditions and commencing in late 2008 discussions on the proposal of the unions that an interim minimum wage should be established at an early stage and discussing during 2009 the manner in which the terms and conditions could be determined and the timetable for the application of revised terms that may be agreed; the appropriate arrangements for resolution of the disagreement that may arise between the parties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33819/08]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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The arrangements referred to by the Deputy are to apply as part of the new draft Partnership Agreement. Some preliminary work has been undertaken and discussions will commence on ratification of the Agreement.