Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 13 June 2013
67. Deputy Mary Mitchell O'Connor asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a school (details supplied) in County Dublin will receive an additional teacher in 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28425/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe criteria used for the allocation of teaching posts for the 2013/2014 school year is set out in the Staffing Schedule (Circular 0013/2013) which is available on the Department 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. These arrangements include the provision whereby schools experiencing rapid increases in enrolment can apply for additional permanent mainstream posts on developing grounds, using projected enrolment.
The school referred to by the Deputy submitted an application for a mainstream classroom post under the developing school criteria to the Primary Allocations Section of the Department. Having considered the school's application in the context of the published grounds, the application was refused as it did not meet the relevant criteria. The school was notified accordingly.
