Pat Buckley (Cork East, Sinn Fein)
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1694. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will ensure that Cork ETB tutors receive proper employment contracts with guaranteed hours and improved conditions. [46254/24]

Niall Collins (Limerick County, Fianna Fail)
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Following negotiations between my Department, the Department of Education, which has regulatory responsibility for the Education and Training Board (ETB) sector and the Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform, a proposal to formally establish a grade of Adult Educator with a standardised pay scale, aligned with the Youthreach Resource Person Scale, was presented to the relevant trade unions. This scale has 13 points and two Long Service Increments. This proposal, which was agreed with the staff representatives, allows for incremental progression and a career path for tutors in the further education and training sector. The new grade was formally established in April 2024.

Each tutor has to decide whether to remain on existing pay rates or move to the new pay scale. Questions which pertain to employment including contracts should be directed to Cork ETB. For any outstanding questions or concerns, tutors should contact the local representatives of their trade union.