School Management

Dáil Éireann Debate, Friday - 7 September 2018

Friday, 7 September 2018

Ceisteanna (236)

Joan Burton

Ceist:

236. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a selection process has commenced for the appointment of a principal of a school (details supplied); if a principal has been appointed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35434/18]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Education and Skills

Department approval is given for the appointment of a Principal to all new schools from 1 September of the school year prior to the opening of a new school. 

The recruitment and appointment of a Principal is a matter for the individual school authority.