Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 27 May 2020
205. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason for removing a teaching post in a school (details supplied) due to the school being one pupil short of the criteria required to maintain the post; and if the decision will be reconsidered. [7695/20]
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 Department has received correspondence recently from the school and will be engaging directly with the school in relation to their concerns.
