Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 June 2020
128. Deputy Jackie Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will address a matter (details supplied) regarding schools losing teachers due to the pupil-teacher ratio; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12807/20]
View answerThe 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 enrolment 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.
The redeployment of all surplus permanent/CID holding teachers is the mechanism used to fill teaching posts and is key to the ability of the Department to manage within its payroll budget. The redeployment panels are currently transacting and schools are filling teaching vacancies for the 2020/21 school year as per the arrangements set out in Circular 18/2020 for the 2020/21 school year.
