Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 June 2004
203 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Education and Science when the independent education appeals board that deals with the issue of allocation of teachers was set up and by whom; and the number of persons on the board and their details. [19280/04]
View answerI established an appeals committee for the 2003-04 school year. It considers appeals by school authorities against decisions of the Department of Education and Science in regard to teaching staff allocations for second level schools and vocational education committees. It also operates independently of my Department and its decision is final. The committee comprises three members nominated by my Department who have relevant experience and expertise. The three members of the current committee are: Mr. Jim Lyons, Ms Elspeth Henderson and Mr. Parthalán Ó Ceilleachair.
