Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 6 June 2012
147 Deputy Patrick O’Donovan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a decision has been made in relation to the staffing numbers at a school (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26342/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe criteria used for the allocation of teachers to schools is published annually on my Department's website. The key factor for determining the level of staffing resources provided at individual school level is the staffing schedule for the relevant school year and pupil enrolments on the previous 30 September. The staffing schedule for the 2012-2013 school year is available on my Department's website.While mainstream staffing for any school year is based on the previous September's enrolment, there is a provision whereby schools experiencing rapid increases in enrolment can apply for additional mainstream posts on developing grounds, using projected enrolment. The retention of such posts in the current school year is subject to schools' having achieved their projected enrolment on 30 September. If the enrolment is not achieved the post allocated on developing grounds is suppressed.
I understand that the school referred to by the Deputy has made an application for a mainstream classroom post on developing school criteria for the 2012/13 school year. My Department has notified the Board of Management of provisional approval for this post subject to achieving their projected enrolment on 30 September 2012.
