Data as requested by the Deputy is set out in the table in respect of the school years 2006/07, 2007/08 and 2008/09.
The mainstream staffing of a primary school is determined by reference to the enrolment of the school on 30th September of the previous school year. The actual number of mainstream posts sanctioned is determined by reference to a staffing schedule which is issued to all primary schools each year.
However, within the terms of the staffing arrangements for primary schools there is provision for additional posts, referred to as developing school posts, to be assigned to schools on the basis of projected enrolments for the next school year. Under these arrangements, a developing school post may be sanctioned provisionally where the projected enrolment at 30th September of the school year in question equals or exceeds a specified figure. If the specified figure is not achieved on 30th September, sanction for the post is withdrawn.
An independent appeal board is now in place to decide on any appeals on mainstream staffing, including developing school post, in primary schools. Details of the appeal procedure are outlined in the staffing schedule and also in Circular 0024/2007 (Appeal Board for Mainstream Staffing in Primary Schools) which is available on my Department's website.
The first meeting of the Appeal board was held in May 2008. A further meeting will be held on 28th October.
The Appeals Board operates independently of the Department and its decision is final.
Developing Posts Sanctioned Kilkenny
Year
|
Total
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2006/2007
|
4
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2007/2008
|
4
|
2008/2009
|
3
|
School Details
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Roll No.
|
Posts Sanctioned
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2006/2007
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Gaelscoil Osrai, Loch Buí, Cill Chainnaigh
|
19856R
|
1
|
|
Scoil Iognaid de Ris, Stephen Street, Kilkenny
|
17867M
|
1
|
|
Scoil Bhride, Paulstown, Co Kilkenny
|
18078N
|
1
|
|
St John’s Senior, Ballybough St, Kilkenny
|
20011Q
|
1
|
2007/2008
|
SN Bhreandain Naofa, Nagh Coillidhe, Ballyfoyle, Co Kilkenny
|
17093E
|
1
|
|
St Aidans NS, Kilmanagh, Co Kilkenny
|
19344N
|
2
|
|
St Canices Central NS, Kilkenny, Co Kilkenny
|
19626A
|
1
|
2008/2009
|
SN Naomh Padraig, Strangmills, Kilmacow, Co Kilkenny
|
16875G
|
1
|
|
St Canices Central NS, Kilkenny, Co Kilkenny
|
19626A
|
1
|
|
Gaelscoil Osrai, Loch Buí, Cill Chainnaigh
|
19856R
|
1
|