Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 April 2012
333 Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Question No. 181 of 6 March 2012, if he has received an appeal from a school (details supplied) in County Louth in relation to the impact of the budget cuts for small rural schools which he announced in Budget 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18471/12]
View answer360 Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will review his decision to cut three teaching posts from a school (details supplied) in County Tipperary; when a decision will be made on their application to the appeal board for staffing in primary schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18921/12]
View answer404 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he has received an appeal from a school (details supplied) in County Roscommon; if he will approve the retention of the teacher; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19445/12]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 333, 360 and 404 together.
The closing date for submission of appeals for the April meeting of the Staffing Appeals Board was 23 March 2012. The first meeting of the Appeals Board takes place this week and the Boards of Management of the applicant schools, including those referred to by Deputies Adams and McGrath, will be notified as soon as possible of the outcome of their appeals. I understand that the school referred to by Deputy Naughten has not yet submitted an appeal. The Appeal Board operates independently of the Department and its decision is final.
