Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 2 July 2024
218. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Education to provide information on courtroom challenges to section 29 expulsion appeal decisions at post-primary school level in each of the past five years, be that by way of judicial review or other courtroom proceedings; the number of challenges lodged by parents; the number lodged by the school board of management; and details of the outcomes of these challenges. [28026/24]
View answerThe information requested by the Deputy is outlined in the table below:
|
Year |
Courtroom Challenges to Section 29 Expulsion Appeal Decisions Post-Primary Schools |
Section 29 Appeal Committee Decision |
Challenge Lodged by |
Outcome |
|
2019 |
1 |
Appeal to overturn Board's decision to expel not upheld |
Parent |
Committee’s decision not to uphold the appeal was quashed. Appeal was heard by a new committee which determined not to uphold the appeal |
|
2020 |
1 |
No section 29 appeal received by the Department |
Parent |
Challenge withdrawn by parent |
|
2021 |
0 |
- |
- |
- |
|
2022 |
1 |
Appeal to overturn school’s decision to expel was allowed |
School |
Case conceded by the Department. Appeals Committee decision was quashed. Appeal was heard before a new committee and appeal was allowed. Student was readmitted to school |
|
2023 |
0 |
- |
- |
- |
