Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 March 2004
237 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will examine the application by a school (details supplied) in Dublin 11 for additional teaching resources; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8562/04]
View answerTeacher allocations to second level schools are approved annually by my Department in accordance with established rules based on recognised pupil enrolment. Each school management authority is required to organise its time table and subject options having regard to pupils needs within the limit of its approved teacher allocation. Apart from meeting requirements in regard to the provision of the core subjects, the curriculum offered in individual second level schools is a matter for the authorities of the school concerned having regard to its approved teacher allocation.
The rules for allocating teaching resources provide that where a school management authority is unable to meet its curricular commitments from within its approved allocation, my Department will consider applications for additional short term support, that is, curricular concessions. The school concerned has made an application for additional teaching resources. This application is currently being considered. My Department will contact the school when a decision has been made.
