Patrick O'Donovan (Limerick, Fine Gael)
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Question 217: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will examine the issue of job-sharing for principals of primary schools; the difficulties that are being encountered for principals of schools that may require to take parental leave; if he will engage in discussions with principals and their representative associations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3858/12]

Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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Jobsharing and parental leave are currently the subject of discussions at a subcommittee of the Teachers Conciliation Council. The Teachers Conciliation Council is the recognised forum for dealing with matters relating to pay and conditions of service of teachers, including Principals. The parties to the forum include representatives of the managerial authorities of schools, the teacher unions and the Departments of Education & Skills and Public Expenditure & Reform.