Mary Upton (Dublin South Central, Labour)
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Question 263: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the schools in the Dublin South-Central electoral area which will be affected by the decision to cut funding for substitute teachers in the absence of a doctor's note; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37737/08]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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Notwithstanding the increase of €302 million in the Education budget for 2009, which is a real achievement in the current economic climate, a number of tough and difficult decisions had to be taken. These decisions included the withdrawal of substitution cover for absences on uncertified sick leave in primary and second level schools including Vocational Education Committees and the withdrawal of cover for official school business in all second level schools. Substitution cover will continue to be provided for the other categories of absences for which it is currently available including maternity leave and certified sick leave. The existing arrangements will continue to apply for the supervision/substitution scheme with teachers continuing to be paid for participation in the scheme.