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Schools Amalgamation

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 May 2018

Tuesday, 22 May 2018

Questions (207)

Fergus O'Dowd

Question:

207. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 111 of 9 May 2018, if a meeting will be organised with departmental officials as requested previously; his views on queries (details supplied) raised further to the reply received; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22313/18]

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The criteria used for the allocation of teaching posts is published annually on the Department 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 criteria for the appointment of an administrative deputy principal to a school, which are enrolment related, are set out in Appendix B of Circular, 0010/2018. There is no scope to deviate from these arrangements.

The staffing schedule operates in a clear and transparent manner and treats all similar types of schools equally irrespective of location.

The general approach taken in cases of amalgamation is that the existing staff of the pre-amalgamation schools can remain in the newly amalgamated school. Where this results in the newly amalgamated school having more staff than that warranted by the staffing schedule, a concessionary allocation is given to the school to allow all of the teachers remain in place. The concessionary post is only retained until such time as one of the existing cohort of teachers leaves the newly amalgamated school and, as such, is not a permanent allocation but is a temporary measure to assist in the amalgamation process.

Any invitations or meeting requests can be forwarded to diary@education.gov.ie and they will be considered.

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