Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 July 2020
369. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of primary schools nationwide which will lose teachers in September 2020 due to the reduction in class numbers by county; the number of teachers being lost from each school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13782/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am very conscious of the staffing schedule and the need to prioritise teacher allocations in primary schools given their vital role in communities around the country. I am looking at how best to make further progress in reducing the primary teacher ratio in the context of the Programme for Government implementation.
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 process for primary schools is ongoing and the final allocation of teaching posts will not be known until the Autumn after confirmation of enrolments on 30th September and the conclusion of the staffing appeals process in October.
