School Staffing.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 April 2004

Tuesday, 27 April 2004

Questions (269)

Willie Penrose

Question:

328 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will take steps to confirm the appointment of a third mainstream assistant and the full approval of the rental of a prefab and sanction of a teacher for Coralstown national school, Mullingar, County Westmeath as same is urgently required, as on 30 September 2003 there were 85 pupils on the roll, which entitles the said school to this appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11210/04]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Science (Mr. N. Dempsey)

The staffing of a primary school for a school year is determined by reference to the enrolment of the school on 30 September of the previous school year. The staffing schedule governing the appointment and retention of mainstream class teachers is finalised for a particular year following discussions between officials from my Department and the education partners. The staffing schedule for the 2004-05 school year was issued to school authorities recently.