Charlie McConalogue (Donegal North East, Fianna Fail)
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To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the increase in workload for teachers with the new Junior Certificate cycle will mean new job opportunities for unemployed teachers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46281/12]

Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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It is not the intention that the new Junior Cycle will require extra staffing. It is about working differently rather than adding to teachers' workloads. It is not expected that the reform will lead to significant changes in teacher numbers.