Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 October 2015
604. Deputy Noel Coonan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she is aware of, a situation at a school (details supplied) in County Tipperary; the request regarding teacher numbers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36447/15]
View answerThe criteria used for the allocation of teachers to schools are 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 arrangements for the coming school year 2015/16 are set out in Circular 0005/2015 which is available on the website. An appeals process is also available to schools. Details of the appeals criteria are also set out in the published staffing arrangements. The Primary Staffing Appeals Board operates independently of the Department and its decision is final.
The school referred to by the Deputy submitted an appeal to the October, 2015 meeting of the Primary Staffing Appeals Board. The school has been informed that its appeal has been upheld.
