Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 November 2019
158. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Education and Skills when the position of replacement principal will be advertised for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46038/19]
View answerMy Department allows for the appointment of Principals to new schools from 1 September of the school year prior to the opening of the school.
The recruitment and appointment of teachers, including Principals, to fill teaching posts is a matter for the individual school authority, in this instance Kildare & Wicklow ETB, subject to procedures agreed under Section 24(3) of the Education Act 1998 (as amended by the Education (Amendment) Act 2012.
