Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 3 November 2004
277 Mr. Neville asked the Minister for Education and Science if, in view of the 50% loss of staff at a school (details supplied) in County Limerick in 2004, the reduction of same to a one teacher unit and in view of all the prevailing circumstances, the school will be restored to two teacher status in 2005. [27510/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe staffing of a primary school is determined by reference to the enrolment of the school on 30 September of the previous school year. The actual number of mainstream posts sanctioned is determined by reference to a staffing schedule and is finalised for a particular year following discussions with the education partners. The mainstream staffing of the school referred to by the Deputy for the current school year is a principal teacher based on the enrolment of seven pupils on 30 September 2003.
According to data submitted to my Department by the board of management, the enrolment on 30 September 2004 was 12 pupils. The staffing for the 2005-06 school year will be determined on the basis of this figure in accordance with the agreed staffing schedule which is expected to be notified to boards of management early in 2005.
