Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 2 March 2005
211 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Education and Science when she will be able to clarify the inclusion of parents and teacher representatives on the boards of comprehensive schools, in particular the board of a school (details supplied) in Dublin 9; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7110/05]
Amharc ar fhreagraTo expedite the appointment of a principal to oversee the commencement of the school to which the Deputy refers, it is essential that a board of management is appointed immediately. This board must be constituted in accordance with the existing model which does not, at this point in time, allow for parent or teacher representation.
This board, however, will be replaced by a board that will include such representation following the finalisation of revised arrangements for the composition of boards of management across the comprehensive sector. Agreement on these arrangements is nearing conclusion with the relevant education partners.
The parties involved in the school in question have been informed of the position.
