Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 February 2022
435. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Education if she will clarify the situation regarding the requirements for the appointment of an administrative principal in primary schools; if she will specifically clarify the situation with regard to schools in which there are two or more special classes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7708/22]
View answerTeacher allocations to schools are approved annually by my Department in accordance with established rules based on recognised pupil enrolment on the previous 30 September.
Measures announced in Budget 2022 have given a commitment to providing administrative principals to schools that currently have teaching principals and two or more special classes.
Arrangements for staffing in primary schools for the 2022/23 school year are currently being finalised and will be published on the Department website in the coming weeks. At that stage, schools will be able to establish their staffing for the coming school year.
