Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 October 2018
113. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a selection process has commenced or if the appointment of a principal for the Gaelcholáiste for north County Kildare has occurred in view of the fact that the principal was due to be appointed by 1 September 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40907/18]
View answerMy Department allows for appointments of Principals to all new schools from 1 September of the school year prior to the opening of a new school.
The recruitment and appointment of teachers (including Principals) to fill teaching posts is a matter for the individual school authority, subject to procedures agreed under Section 24(3) of the Education Act 1998 (as amended by the Education (Amendment) Act 2012).
