Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 4 July 2017
233. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills the basis on which a primary school may appeal the mainstream teacher allocations for the 2017-18 school year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31372/17]
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 staffing schedule operates in a clear and transparent manner and treats all similar types of schools equally irrespective of location.
Staffing arrangements for the 2017/18 school year are set out in circular 0017/2017 which is available on my Departments website.
The staffing arrangements include an appeals mechanism for schools to submit an appeal under certain criteria to an independent Appeals Board.
The staffing process includes an appeals mechanism for schools to submit an appeal under certain criteria to an independent Primary Staffing Appeals Board.
