Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 March 2019
184. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Education and Skills his views on a matter relating to a school (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10260/19]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe criteria used for the allocation of teaching posts is published annually on the Department website. The key factor for determining the level of staffing resources provided at individual school level is the staffing schedule for the relevant school year and pupil enrolments on the previous 30 September.
The staffing schedule includes an appeals mechanism for schools to submit a staffing appeal under certain criteria to an independent Appeals Board.
The school submitted an application for consideration by the Appeals Board at its May 2018 meeting under the Exceptional Accommodation Difficulties criteria. The appeal was refused by the Appeals Board on the basis that the grounds of the appeal did not warrant the allocation of an additional post under Circular 0010/2018. The Appeals Board operates independently of the Department and its decision is final.
The staffing allocation process is complete for the current school year. Circular 0019/2019 which sets out the primary school staffing arrangements for the 2019/20 school year, including details on the staffing appeals process, is available on the Department website.
