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Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 27 May 2003

Vol. 567 No. 5

Written Answers. - School Staffing.

Finian McGrath

Question:

255 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science if a teaching position will be granted to Belgrove senior boys' school, Clontarf, in view of the fact that their numbers have increased since September 2002; and if the schools will receive a quality education service. [14541/03]

An independent appeals board was established to adjudicate on appeals from boards of management on mainstream staffing allocations in primary schools. The appeals board operates independently of the Minister and the Department.

The staffing at Belgrove senior boys' school for the 2003-04 school year was considered by the appeals board. The board was satisfied that a departure from the staffing schedule is not warranted in this case. The board of management of the school was notified of the decision of the appeals board on 10 April. The decision of the appeals Board is final. I am sure the Deputy will appreciate that it would not be appropriate for me to intervene in the operation of the independent appeals board.

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