491 Mr. G. Reynolds asked the Minister for Education and Science when he proposes to implement the Protection of Employees (Part-Time Work) Act which was passed in 2000 which states that all EPT teachers begin on salary scale 3. [9743/02]

My Department is, at present, finalising arrangements for the implementation of the terms of the Protection of Employees (Part-Time Work) Act as it affects the incremental salary position of eligible part-time teachers. Appropriate adjustments will be made in the salaries of the teachers concerned and arrears of salary due will be issued as soon as possible.

Question No. 492 answered with Question No. 474.