Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 19 October 2022
115. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Education if she will ensure that the developing school post at a school (details supplied) in County Meath is retained, the loss of which would result in the amalgamation of classes and increase class ratio size in a town which has a growing population; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52309/22]
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 include a provision whereby schools experiencing rapid increases in enrolment can apply for additional permanent mainstream posts, using projected enrolment. These posts are approved provisionally pending confirmation of enrolment on 30th September.
The staffing process also contains an appeals mechanism for schools to submit a staffing appeal under certain criteria to an independent Primary Staffing Appeals Board. The school referred to by the Deputy has submitted an appeal to retain the additional post allocated earlier this year. The appeal will be considered shortly and the school will be notified of the outcome of the appeal before the end of the month.
