Department looks to end €1.7m expense of sending paper payslips to teachers

The system whereby around 120,000 Department of Education staff are sent paper payslips has been described as 'is completely archaic'. File Image.

The Department of Education is set to phase out paper-based payslips for teachers by the third quarter of 2022 after being heavily criticised for spending millions on an archaic system.

The Public Accounts Committee has heard that the department plans to “improve” its current payroll service with the provision of access to an electronic version of payslips for employees.