Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 October 2017
93. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Skills his views on the loss of 5,000 middle management posts in primary education; his plans to expedite the restoration of these posts by ensuring that provision is made in Budget 2018 to do so; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42473/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraBudget 2017 provided for a new package of support for school leadership, including middle management posts for primary and post-primary schools.
My Department recently issued Circular 0063/2017, Leadership and Management in Primary Schools, which sets out a framework for posts in recognised primary schools.
The commencement of restoration of middle management posts as part of an agreed distributed leadership model means that the rigidity of the long-standing moratorium on these posts has been lifted, and schools can now fill middle management posts in line with Circular 0063/2017. This recognises the key role school leadership has in promoting a school environment which is welcoming, inclusive and accountable.
