600 Deputy Beverley Flynn asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills if the years spent teaching in Youthreach can be taken into account for incremental credit in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo. [28193/10]

The scheme for the award of incremental credit to recognised teachers in second level schools was agreed under the auspices of the Teachers' Conciliation Council, a body established in accordance with the terms of the Conciliation and Arbitration Scheme for Teachers. The scheme is currently set out in consolidated format in Department Circular 29/2007.

The person referred to by the Deputy is employed by County Mayo Vocational Education Committee. My Department has been in contact with County Mayo VEC with a view to expediting the matter. A decision will issue directly to the individual concerned from County Mayo VEC.