Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 7 November 2013
99. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will reconsider the decision to withdraw a teacher from a new primary school (details supplied) in County Cork in view of the fact that new pupils are expected to enrol in the school shortly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47416/13]
View answerThe criteria used for the allocation of teaching posts to schools which is available on the Department website, includes the provision whereby schools experiencing rapid increases in enrolment can apply for additional permanent mainstream posts on developing grounds, using projected enrolment. The staffing schedule also includes an appeals mechanism for schools to submit an appeal under certain criteria, including developing grounds, to an independent Appeals Board.The criteria for the allocation of a developing school post for the 2013/14 school year are set out in the staffing schedule, Circular 0013/2013. The school referred to by the Deputy submitted an appeal in October to the Appeals Board for the retention of a mainstream post on developing school grounds. The decision of the board was that the post may be retained on a provisional basis and is subject to confirmation of the required enrolment being achieved by 31 December 2013. The school has been notified accordingly.The Appeal Board operates independently of the Department and its decision is final.
