Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 May 2017
185. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the appeals board has made a decision regarding an appeal made by a school (details supplied) in relation to staffing resources in County Leitrim; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21451/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe criteria used for the allocation of teaching posts is published annually 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 previous 30 September.
The staffing schedule operates in a clear and transparent manner and treats all similar types of schools equally irrespective of location.
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 April meeting. The Appeals Board decided to give provisional approval to the school for an additional mainstream teaching post for the 2017/18 school year. This decision is conditional on the school achieving the projected 30 September 2017 enrolments figures.
The Appeals Board operates independently of the Department and its decision is final.
