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Asked by Kate

AQW 15072/22-27 Written question to the Minister for the Economy

To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail any engagement he has had with the Minister of Education in relation to enhancing employment rights for substitute teachers, including the provision of holiday and sick pay.

Asked by Kate Nicholl MLA on 16 September 2024

  • Answered
  • Written
Tabled
16 September 2024
Answer due by
1 October 2024
Answered
23 September 20247 days after tabling
Department
Department for the Economy
Priority question
No

Answer

Policy responsibility for teachers’ pay and conditions rests with the Department of Education and there is no role for my Department. However, I have launched a consultation on a Good Jobs Employment Rights Bill which closes on 30th September 2024 and would encourage teachers and their representatives to contribute to the consultation.

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