Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 October 2014
251. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Education and Skills her plans to reinstate the third teacher in a school (details supplied) in County Roscommon, in view of the fact that they currently have an enrolment of 56 pupils the number needed for a three teacher school and in view of the fact that they were only one pupil short, based on last year's enrolment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38994/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe 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 30th September. The staffing process also includes an appeals mechanism for schools to submit an appeal under certain criteria to an independent Appeals Board. Circular 0007/2014, which is available on the Department website, sets out the staffing and appeals process for the 2014/15 school year.
The school referred to by the Deputy has submitted an appeal to the Primary Staffing Appeals Board. The Appeals Board will meet later this month and the school will be notified of the Board's decision in due course. The Appeals Board operates independently of the Minister and the Department and its decision is final.
