Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 June 2016
225. Deputy Marc MacSharry asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will accede to the request from the principals of schools (details supplied) who share a home school liaison community co-ordinator resource to extend the assignment of the teacher in this position; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17304/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Deputy will be aware from my written reply to his representation that the arrangements governing the assignment of Home School Community Liaison (HSCL) is governed by my Department's Circular 0058/2013. The circular in question was agreed with Teacher Unions and Management Bodies. A key feature of the HSCL scheme is the rotation of the HSCL post as it gives eligible staff members the opportunity to apply to serve as HSCL Coordinators in order for them to gain insight and experience of educational disadvantage first hand.
My officials have received correspondence from the school that an appointment has been made to the post which is effective from the next school year.
