Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 4 November 2014
893. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a board of management is obliged to provide information to a parent in a case where a teacher is disciplined following a negative interaction with a student; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41506/14]
View answerSection 24 of the Education Act 1998, as amended by the Education (Amendment) Act 2012, provides that the appointment, suspension and dismissal of teachers are the responsibility of Boards of Management of recognised schools.
Under Circulars 71/2014 and 60/2009 (Revised Procedures for Suspension and Dismissal of Teachers) procedures are set out in regard to professional competence issues.
In accordance with these circulars where concerns are raised regarding a teacher's professional competence through parental complaints, these concerns will be addressed by the Principal in the first instance in accordance with agreed complaint procedures. The Principal will consider the nature of the complaint before determining whether the issue falls to be considered under the procedures relating to professional competence. If the procedures relating to professional competence are subsequently invoked the parent who made the complaint will be so advised and informed of the final outcome of the process.
