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More than 50 college lecturers who took redundancy packages over the last two years have since been re-employed by their colleges, the BBC has learned.More than 50 college lecturers who took redundancy packages over the last two years have since been re-employed by their colleges, the BBC has learned.
A trade union has expressed concern that young lecturers are being overlooked for jobs.A trade union has expressed concern that young lecturers are being overlooked for jobs.
Efficiency savings in staffing followed the creation of six NI super colleges.Efficiency savings in staffing followed the creation of six NI super colleges.
In response to a Freedom of Information inquiry, the BBC has been told 52 redundant lecturers have been re-employed over the last two years.In response to a Freedom of Information inquiry, the BBC has been told 52 redundant lecturers have been re-employed over the last two years.
That represents just under a quarter of those who took redundancy packages.That represents just under a quarter of those who took redundancy packages.
The highest numbers were in the Belfast Metropolitan College and the South Eastern College, although the colleges say many have only worked a few hours.The highest numbers were in the Belfast Metropolitan College and the South Eastern College, although the colleges say many have only worked a few hours.
Only one college did not re-employ any staff, the Southern Regional College.