Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 23 February 2005
234 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for Education and Science if she will liaise closely and consult with the principal, staff, students and parents of a school (details supplied) in Dublin 5 to ensure that the full curricular and educational needs of students are fully resourced and met during the period up to the proposed closure of the school in June 2007. [6184/05]
Amharc ar fhreagraTeacher allocations to second level schools are approved annually by my Department in accordance with established rules based on recognised pupil enrolment. Each school management authority is required to organise its timetable and subject options having regard to pupils needs within the limit of its approved teacher allocation.
The rules for allocating teaching resources provide that where a school management authority is unable to meet its curricular commitments, my Department will consider applications for additional short term support, that is, curricular concessions. Any such application from the school concerned will receive full consideration. An independent appeals mechanism is available to school authorities which wish to appeal the adequacy of their teacher allocation.
235 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for Education and Science if it is intended to make payments of any kind to the trustees of a school (details supplied) in Dublin 5. [6185/05]
Amharc ar fhreagraIt is unclear what type of payments the Deputy has in mind. However, I confirm the question has not arisen in my Department.
236 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for Education and Science if there will be close liaison with the principal and staff at a school (details supplied) in Dublin 5 regarding grave concerns among staff over the lack of consultation from her Department on the impact of the proposed closure of the school in 2007 on full-time and part-time teaching staff. [6186/05]
Amharc ar fhreagraA decision was taken by the trustees of the school concerned that the school will close in June 2007. Officials of my Department have met with representatives of the teacher unions involved concerning the closure of the school. Arising from this meeting, the position of the teachers in the school is under consideration within my Department. Further meetings will be held in the near future with the relevant parties.
