Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 12 February 2015
213. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will insist on the teaching posts being maintained at a school (details supplied) in County Cork, in view of the fact that the number of pupils is set to increase in September 2015; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6364/15]
View answerThe criteria used for the allocation of teachers to primary schools is published annually on the website of the Department of Education and Skills. 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 circular outlining the staffing arrangements for the 2015/16 school year will be published shortly and schools will be able to determine their staffing for the coming year, using the enrolment bands at Appendix A of the circular.
The staffing arrangements include an appeals mechanism for schools to submit an appeal under certain criteria to an independent Appeals Board. The closing date for submission of appeals will be contained in the published staffing arrangements. The Primary Staffing Appeals Board operates independently of the Minister and the Department and its decision is final.
