School Staff

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 July 2022

Wednesday, 13 July 2022

Questions (314)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin

Question:

314. Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin asked the Minister for Education the estimated cost of providing a permanent release day for administrative purposes each week to each teaching principal; the number who would benefit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38473/22]

Written answers

Minister for Education

As a result of Budget 2022, all schools with a teaching principal have 37 Principal Release Days. i.e. one administrative day per week.

Circular 26/2022 published last April outlines the number of Principal Release Days available to schools.