Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 June 2015
695. Deputy Eoghan Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reasons a school (details supplied) in Dublin 6 was refused an English teacher as an additional language teacher; if she will re-examine the application; and if the awarding process could be made more transparent. [22996/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe staffing appeal process at primary level includes the provision whereby schools with a high concentration of pupils requiring English as an additional language (EAL) can apply for further additional temporary language support posts. The appeal criteria are set out in Circular 0005/2015. The school referred to by the Deputy submitted an appeal under the EAL criterion to the Primary Staffing Appeals Board. The appeal was refused on the basis that the grounds of the appeal did not warrant the allocation of an EAL post under Circular 0005/2015. The school has been notified accordingly.
The Primary Staffing Appeals Board operates independently of the Department and its decision is final.
