Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 638: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will support a matter (detail supplied). [47108/08]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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A special arrangement regarding the retention of their teaching posts operates for teachers who are members of the Oireachtas. The terms of the arrangement provide that a teacher in a recognised primary or second level school whilst a member of the Oireachtas can retain their teaching post subject to the approval of the school's managerial authority.

Teaching salary is paid to the Oireachtas member for the duration of the arrangement but the total cost of the replacement teacher including pension and PRSI contributions is deducted from the salary. The arrangement allows that the balance of salary, if any, remaining after the deductions have been made may be paid to the Oireachtas member. A number of Oireachtas members do not accept any balance of salary that may be payable.

The information requested will be forwarded to the Deputy.