Charlie McConalogue
Ceist:88. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of small schools expected to lose a teacher in 2014-15; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29397/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 8 July 2014
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Freagraí scríofa
39 small primary schools are losing a classroom post for the coming school year due to the increased pupil thresholds announced in Budget 2012. The loss of a classroom post in 12 of these schools is due to the final phase of the Budget 2012 measure. The loss of a classroom post in each of the other 27 schools is due to the effect of the earlier phase of the Budget 2012 measure combined with a reduction in enrolments. Schools of all sizes, including small schools, can also gain or lose a classroom post due entirely to changes in their enrolments. The final overall position in relation to staffing will be known in the Autumn.