Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 20 February 2014
112. Deputy Marcella Corcoran Kennedy asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will favourably view an appeal from a school (details supplied) in County Offaly to retain eight teachers due to the increased numbers which bring the required level back up; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8752/14]
View answerThe criteria used for the allocation of teachers to schools is published annually on the Department's website. The key factor for determining the level of staffing resources provided at individual school level is the staffing schedule for the relevant school year and pupil enrolments on the previous 30 September. The staffing process also includes an appeals mechanism for schools to submit an appeal under certain criteria to an independent Appeals Board. Circular 0007/2014 which is available on the Department website sets out the staffing and appeals process for the 2014/15 school year. The school referred to by the Deputy has submitted an appeal to the Primary Staffing Appeals Board. The Appeals Board will meet later this month and the school will be notified of the Board's decision in due course.
The Appeal Board operates independently of the Minister and the Department and its decision is final.
