Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 March 2016
486. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she is aware of the issue regarding the retention of a much needed teaching post in St. Peter's National School, Mountcharles in County Donegal; the measures she will take to address this; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5112/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe criteria used for the allocation of teachers to primary schools are published annually on the website of the Department of Education and Skills. 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 arrangements for the coming school year are set out in Circular 0007/2016 which is on the website. An appeals process is available to small schools losing a classroom post in the event that they can show that their projected enrolments are sufficient to allow them to retain their classroom teacher in the longer term. Details of the appeal criteria are set out in the published staffing arrangements. The Primary Staffing Appeals Board operates independently of the Department and its decision is final.
