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Officials from the Department of Education and Skills, the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and representatives from the INTO and TUI have had a series of meetings since July to fully scope out the issues relating to pay arrangements for newly qualified teachers recruited since 1 February 2012.

Following Minister Bruton’s meeting with INTO and TUI yesterday evening, we are pleased to announce that, contingent on the introduction of certain reform measures, a new incremental salary scale will be developed which is designed to address the current difference in pay for teachers recruited since 1 February 2012.

This agreement will result in increases of up to €2,000 per year for new teachers at the start of their careers. It is estimated that over a teacher’s career the value of these increases will be €135,000.

Education Minister Richard Bruton said:

Today's announcement is great news for new teachers. This agreement shows what is possible through dialogue and negotiation within the Lansdowne Road Agreement.

Public Expenditure and Reform Minister Paschal Donohoe said:

Much work has been undertaken in recent months in respect of this issue. Through negotiation and full engagement a result has now been reached that is agreeable to all. The Government is wholly committed to the implementation of the Lansdowne Road Agreement as the most appropriate way for progress to be made on pay restoration and reform of our public services into the future. This agreement shows how the LRA can resolve issues of concern for our public servants.

Read the full press release here.