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School Staffing.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 17 June 2004

Thursday, 17 June 2004

Questions (114)

Paudge Connolly

Question:

114 Mr. Connolly asked the Minister for Education and Science if the pledge given by his predecessor to abolish all one-teacher schools still stands; if it is his intention to ensure that no primary school will be staffed by less than two teachers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18197/04]

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In accordance with the agreed staffing schedule for primary schools, an enrolment of 12 pupils on 30 September of the previous year is required for the purposes of the appointment or retention of a second teacher for a particular school year.

The question of reducing this enrolment figure in the future will be considered in the context of available resources and subject to spending priorities within the education sector.

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