Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 September 2014
1338. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Education and Skills the specific guidelines that the school governance section of her Department applies to amalgamating schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33726/14]
View answer1339. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Education and Skills the specific guidelines that the teacher allocation unit of her Department applies to amalgamating schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33727/14]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 1338 and 1339 together.
Under the current amalgamation arrangements there is a provision for the allocation of a concessionary mainstream teaching post in cases where the approved number of mainstream teachers serving in the schools at the time the amalgamation takes place exceeds the number of mainstream posts warranted by the total enrolment on the basis of the staffing schedule. The continued allocation of the concessionary post is dependent on the teachers concerned remaining on the staff of the school and the appropriate enrolment figures being maintained.
The Governance requirements for amalgamated schools are the same as those for all other schools.
