Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 21 October 2020
144. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Education the number of primary schools due to lose staff on 24 October 2020 due to smaller enrolments than expected reported on the annual school census by county; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32066/20]
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 enrolments on the previous 30 September.
The staffing arrangements includes a staffing appeal mechanism and a developing post application process which allows for schools to be allocated posts on the basis of projected enrolments.
The information requested by the Deputy is not available as the staffing process for primary schools, including staffing appeals, is ongoing. Schools that had been allocated posts on a provisional basis based on projected enrolments will be informed of the outcome this week.
