Brendan Griffin
Question:337. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Education and Skills if an appeal by a school (details supplied) will be successful; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10601/16]
View answerTuesday, 17 May 2016
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The criteria used for the allocation of teachers to schools is 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 process includes an appeals mechanism for schools to submit an appeal under certain criteria to an independent Primary Staffing Appeals Board. Circular 0007/2016 provides details for schools wishing to make an appeal.
The school referred to by the Deputy has submitted an appeal to be considered at the May meeting. The Appeals Board will meet later this month and the school will be notified of the Appeals Board's decision by the end of May.
The Appeals Board operates independently of the Department and its decision is final.