Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 May 2015
901. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the loss of a teacher, from September 2015, in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20609/15]
Amharc ar fhreagra902. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will retain the current teaching complement at a school (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20610/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 901 and 902 together.
The criteria used for the allocation of teachers to schools is published annually on the Department's 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. The staffing arrangements for the coming school year 2015/16 are set out in Circular 0005/2015 which is available on the website.
A staffing appeals process is available to schools under certain criteria. Details of the appeals criteria are set out in Circular 0005/2015. The final meeting of the Primary Staffing Appeals Board for 2015/16 will take place in October, 2015.
The Primary Staffing Appeals Board operates independently of the Department and its decision is final.
