Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 6 April 2016
679. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Education and Skills to permit a mainstream teacher to continue in a school (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5708/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe criteria used for the allocation of teaching posts for the 2016/2017 school year is set out in Circular 0007/2016, available on the Department 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 30 September 2015.
The staffing schedule also includes an appeals mechanism for schools to submit an appeal under certain criteria to an independent Appeals Board.
The school referred to by the Deputy submitted an application for consideration by the Appeals Board at its meeting in March. The appeal was refused by the Appeals Board on the basis that the grounds of the appeal did not warrant the allocation of an additional post under Circular 0007/2016.
The Appeals Board operates independently of the Minister and the Department and its decision is final.
