asked the Minister for Education the steps which are being taken to secure provision of a teacher for the junior infants' class in the Holy Faith primary school, Rathcoole; and if a replacement teacher will be provided as a matter of urgency having regard to the fact that the children's education has been interrupted due to the absence of the normal teacher through illness for quite some time past.
Written Answers. - Substitute Teacher Appointment.
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The employment of a substitute teacher during the absence through illness of a member of the teaching staff in a national school is a matter for the board of management.
My Department understand that the board of the Holy Family national school, Rathcoole have taken steps to employ a substitute for the absent teacher.