John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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508. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if matters raised in correspondence (details supplied) will be addressed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21518/20]

Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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The conditions for returning to work after a period of sick leave are set out in Circular 54/2019 Paragraph 12 of Chapter 1. This circular was issued by my Department and all employers were directed to implement the procedures as stated.

This circular was issued following detailed discussions with the education partners and all employers and teachers are required to adhere to the contents.

In relation to the teacher referred to by the Deputy I understand the employer in this case is an Educational and Training Board (ETB) and issues regarding the implementation of this chapter of Circular 54/2019 should be referred to the relevant ETB in the first instance.