Vol. 472 No. 6
139 Mr. Flood asked the Minister for Education if she will accede to a request from a school (details supplied) in Dublin 6W for the appointment of a 17th assistant in order to avoide a situation whereby at least three classes will have more than 38 pupils per class; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23886/96]
The staffing of a national school for a particular year is determined by the enrolment of the school on 30 September of the previous year.
The enrolment of the school referred to by the Deputy on 30 September 1995 was 475 pupils. This enrolment warrants a staffing of a principal and 15 assistant teachers for the 1996-97 school year. In addition the school has the services of a remedial teacher.
The current enrolment of the school is 474 pupils. This enrolment is capable of being managed within the maximum class size guidelines laid down by my Department.
In the circumstances, there is no basis for the allocation of additional staffing to the school.
