Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 May 2018
243. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of updated Appendix F declarations received from patrons of primary schools in regard to the change of the chairperson of a board of management from 1 June to 30 September 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23297/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraSection 14 of the Education Act 1998 provides that the appointment of a Board of Management of a school is a matter for the relevant school patron.
The Governance Manual for Primary Schools 2015-2019 published by my Department sets out the requirement for a patron to provide my Department with a completed declaration at Appendix F of the manual where there is a change in chairperson during the term of office of a Board.
There are in excess of 3,200 primary schools and a change of chairperson during the term of office of a Board can occur for a variety of reasons. The information the Deputy requires in relation to Appendix F declarations received in such circumstances is not readily available in my Department.
