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Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 15 Dec 1998

Vol. 498 No. 4

Written Answers. - School Staffing.

Liam Aylward

Question:

428 Mr. Aylward asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will approve the retention of a fifth assistant to Ballyhale national school, County Kilkenny, in view of the detailed submission to his Department by the parents association; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27500/98]

The staffing of primary schools is determined by reference to the enrolment of the school on 30 September of the previous school year.

The fifth teaching post at Ballyhale national school was withdrawn at the end of the 1997-8 school year because the enrolment at the school declined from 156 pupils in September 1996 to 138 pupils in September 1997. The retention figure for the fifth teaching post was 155.
There does not appear to be a basis for the retention of the post at the school at this stage.
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