Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 7 December 2017
85. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 186 of 21 November 2017, when his Department will correspond with the school in question; if the status of the school will change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52445/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraI wish to advise the Deputy that further enquiries have been made with the NCSE regarding the staffing position in the school in question.
There are 26 students currently enrolled. There are five teaching posts allocated to the school for five classes.
There are three classes designated for students with Severe - Profound General Learning Disability. There are two classes designated for students with Autism and Moderate - Severe General Learning Disability.
The school also has 17.5 SNA posts.
This provides a ratio of 22.5 adults for 26 children.
The NCSE has advised that the staffing has been reviewed and there has been no change to the staffing at the school. There is therefore no basis for the granting of administrative status to the Principal of the school in question.
In the meantime my officials are in contact with the school concerning arrangements for an individual child.
