Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 3 December 2014
105. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of teachers working in the 16 education and training boards who are on contracts of indefinite duration; the number in permanent positions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46418/14]
View answer111. Deputy Tony McLoughlin asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of teachers working in each of the 16 education and training boards who are on indefinite duration contracts; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46457/14]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 105 and 111 together.
The criteria used for the allocation of teachers to schools are published annually on my Department's website. The key factor for determining the level of staffing resources provided at individual school level for the current school year is the pupil enrolment at 30 September 2013. There are currently 9,700 WTE (whole time equivalent) posts allocated to the ETB sector.
The information requested by the Deputy in relation to teachers employed in the ETB sector and the status of their posts is not available in my Department as it is held at individual ETB level. It is a matter for the individual ETB scheme, as employer, to determine whether a teacher is entitled to hold a contract of indefinite duration.
