In accordance with the provisions of the Education Act 1998, the Board of Management is the body charged with the direct governance of a school. In general, the Board has the responsibility to ensure that the school operates efficiently and effectively.
Boards of Management are required to comply with the provisions of the Education Act 1998 and the terms of Circulars issued by my Department. The Boards of Management of all primary schools are also required to comply with the provisions of my Department's "Governance Manual for Primary Schools 2015-2019” booklet.
In general, where a person has any concerns in relation to issues in a school, these should, in the first instance, be brought to the attention of the Board of Management of the school and/or the Patron of the school concerned. It may also be appropriate to bring the matter to the attention of the Department.