Dáil Éireann - Volume 622 - 21 June, 2006

Written Answers. - School Staffing.

Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science her views on whether school chaplains in community and comprehensive schools, meet the criteria as set out in circular letter PPT 14/05 Protection of Employees (Fixed Term Work) Act 2003 to be granted contracts of [313] indefinite duration; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24044/06]

  Ms Hanafin: Discussions among the relevant parties, including the relevant religious authorities, are ongoing at present in relation to the issue raised. The outcome of these discussions will be notified to the relevant parties in due course.