Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 28 June 2012
93 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. [31541/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraAll appeals submitted to the Primary Staffing Appeal Board were considered in accordance with the published appeals criteria set out in my Department's Staffing Circular 0007/2012. The school referred to by the Deputy submitted an appeal which was considered at the April meeting of the Primary Staffing Appeals Board. That appeal was unsuccessful on the basis that the school did not meet the published appeal criteria and the school management was notified accordingly.
The school submitted a further appeal under a separate criterion for the June meeting of the Appeals Board. The Board deferred a decision on the appeal at it's meeting on 14 June to the October meeting when confirmation of the enrolment projected by the school for 30 September 2012 will be available.
The Appeal Board operates independently of the Department and its decision is final.
