Paid substitution is currently provided for the following approved teacher absences in secondary schools: certified sick leave, maternity leave, adoptive leave, parental leave, force majeure leave, compassionate leave, jury service, membership of National Council for Curriculum and Assessment, NCCA, membership of course committees established by the NCCA, conduct of Department of Education and Science oral examinations and examination conferences organised by the Department of Education and Science.
A claim for paid substitution for all approved absences is currently before the Teachers Conciliation Council. As matters before the council are solely for the council it would be inappropriate for me to comment at this stage.