Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 6 April 2016
678. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Education and Skills to retain an English-as-an-additional-language post in a school (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5707/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe criteria used for the allocation of teachers to schools is published annually on the Department's website. The staffing arrangements, including the staffing appeal process, for the coming school year 2016/17 are set out in Circular 0007/2016 which is available on the website.
The 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 temporary language support posts.
The first meeting of the Primary Staffing Appeals Board was held in March. The Department did not receive an appeal from the school referred to by the Deputy. The Appeals Board will meet again in May. The closing date for receipt of applications to that meeting is Wednesday 11th May.
