School Staffing.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 June 2005

Tuesday, 21 June 2005

Ceisteanna (540)

Denis Naughten

Ceist:

561 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Science, further to Parliamentary Question No. 765 of 14 June 2005, the result of the appeal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21152/05]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Education and Science (Ms Hanafin)

The staffing of this school for the 2005-06 school year was considered by the appeals board on 14 June 2005. The board, having considered the appeal with regard to the criteria outlined in Department circular 19/02, was satisfied that a departure from the staffing schedule is not warranted in this case. The board of management of the school was notified in writing of the decision of the appeals board on 15 June 2005. The Deputy will appreciate that it would not be appropriate for me to intervene in the operations of the independent appeals board.