Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 22 September 2011
125 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the extent to which he expects to be in a position to ensure the retention of the required number of teachers at primary, second and third level, notwithstanding the possible retirements in 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25604/11]
Amharc ar fhreagraTeaching resources are allocated to schools on a school year basis. Schools will be permitted to fill vacancies that arise during the course of the current school year in allocated posts. The level of retirements in 2012 will become clearer after 1 December when teachers are required to give notice of their intention to retire. The position at third level operates somewhat differently in that individual institutions have considerable autonomy within an overall employment control and budgetary framework.
Similarly the precise position at third level will become clearer after 1 December and will inform how each institution will manage its staffing position.
