Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 6 June 2012
174 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Education and Skills when a decision will issue regarding an appeal for a concessionary post in respect of a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26777/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe next meeting of the Primary Staffing Appeals Board takes place on Thursday, 14 June and the Boards of Management of the applicant schools, including the school referred to by the Deputy will be notified as soon as possible of the outcome of their appeal. The Appeal Board operates independently of the Department and its decision is final.
175 Deputy Patrick O’Donovan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of teachers assigned to teach applied maths in second level schools; the number of those that have a qualification in maths; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26786/12]
Amharc ar fhreagra176 Deputy Patrick O’Donovan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of teachers assigned to teach chemistry in second level schools; the number of those that have a qualification in chemistry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26787/12]
Amharc ar fhreagra177 Deputy Patrick O’Donovan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of teachers assigned to teach physics in second level schools; the number of those that have a qualification in physics; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26788/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 175 to 177, inclusive, together.
Teacher allocations to second level schools are approved by my Department in accordance with established rules and procedures. In accordance, each school management authority is required to organise its subject options within the limit of its approved teacher allocation. The deployment of teaching staff in the school, the range of subjects offered and ultimately the quality of teaching and learning are in the first instance a matter for the school management authorities.
In relation to the numbers of teachers registered on the basis of qualifications in applied mathematics, chemistry, physics and mathematics, I am advised by the Teaching Council that the current numbers (rounded) are as follows:
Applied Maths — 260;
Maths — 4,100;
Chemistry — 1,900; and
Physics — 980.
