Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 June 2012
256 Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding an appeal in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27985/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraA total of 367 schools submitted appeals to the April meeting of the Primary Staffing Appeals Board. 205 schools had their appeals upheld. All appeals submitted to the Primary Staffing Appeals Board were considered in accordance with the published appeals criteria set out in my Department's Staffing Circular 0007/2012. A summary outcome of the appeals is now published on my Department's website. The school referred to by the Deputy submitted an appeal which was considered at the April meeting. The appeal by this school was unsuccessful on the basis that the school did not meet the published appeal criteria.
The school in question has recently submitted a further appeal under a separate criterion. The next meeting of the Primary Staffing Appeals Board takes place on Thursday, 14 June. 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.
