Finian McGrath
Ceist:388 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science the staffing and numbers in a school (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if they are likely to lose teachers. [21587/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 29 September 2004
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Freagraí scríofa
The staffing of a primary school for a particular school year is determined by reference to the enrolment of the school on 30 September of the previous school year. This is in accordance with guidelines agreed between my Department and the education partners.
The school referred to by the Deputy has retained the same staffing level for the 2004-05 school year as it had for the 2003-04 school year. The enrolment on 30 September 2004 will determine the staffing for the 2005-06 school year.
Discussions regarding the staffing schedule for the 2005-06 school year will commence early in 2005. Once this process is complete the staffing schedule for the 2005-06 school year will issue to the relevant school authorities.