Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 September 2012
359. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a school (details supplied) in County Donegal may appoint a mainstream teacher to the position that is on appeal an outcome of which will be determined at the October appeals board; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37002/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe school referred to by the Deputy lost a mainstream classroom post due to a reduction in its pupil enrolments as at 30 September 2011. The school appealed this decision to the Staffing Appeals Board on the basis that it was projecting an increase in enrolment figures for September 2012. The Primary Staffing Appeals Board deferred making a decision on this appeal pending confirmation of the 30 September 2012 enrolment figures. The next meeting of the Primary Staffing Appeals Board takes place on Thursday, 25 October. The Boards of Management of the applicant schools, including the school referred to by the Deputy, will be notified as soon as possible after this meeting of the outcome of their appeal. The Appeal Board operates independently of the Department and its decision is final.
