asked the Minister for Education the present position regarding the filling of the vacancy for school principal at St. Mary's boys' national school, St. Mary's Place, off Dorset Street, Dublin 1; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
259.
Written Answers. - Dublin School Staffing.
258.
asked the Minister for Education the number of teachers to which St. Mary's boys' national school, St. Mary's Place, off Dorset Street, Dublin 1, is entitled; the actual number employed there; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
I propose to take Questions Nos. 258 and 259 together.
The enrolment at this school warrants a staff of principal plus three assistant teachers. However, the school has an additional two ex-quota assistant teachers, arising out of an amalgamation concession and the school's inclusion in my Department's scheme of additional teaching assistance for schools serving disadvantaged areas. As I indicated in my reply to Question No. 21 of 8 December last, the school also has a remedial teacher.
With regard to the vacancy for a principal teacher, I understand that the school authorities are in the process of filling this vacancy in accordance with agreed procedures.