Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 24 September 2008
1659 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will introduce changes in the staffing policy in schools whereby substitute teachers who are proving successful can secure continuity of employment through a more open recruitment system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29598/08]
View answerThe recruitment and appointment of teachers to fill teaching posts is a matter for the individual school authority subject to agreed procedures. All State funded teaching posts in primary and post primary schools must be filled by means of a public competition. In accordance with the terms of Circular Letters 82/2007 and 55/2008 all appointments to teaching posts for periods in excess of 26 weeks must be advertised.
