School Staff

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 2 November 2021

Tuesday, 2 November 2021

Ceisteanna (508, 533, 536)

Michael Healy-Rae

Ceist:

508. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education if she will address a matter in relation to a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52477/21]

Pa Daly

Ceist:

533. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Education if she will approve the retention of a mainstream teacher in a school (details supplied). [52736/21]

Danny Healy-Rae

Ceist:

536. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education if she will address a matter regarding the teacher allocation to a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52784/21]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Education

I propose to take Questions Nos. 508, 533 and 536 together.

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 30th September. The staffing process contains an appeals mechanism for schools to submit a staffing appeal under certain criteria to an independent Primary Staffing Appeals Board, including a specific measure aimed at small schools.

The school referred to by the Deputy was allocated a temporary teaching post on appeal, pending confirmation of enrolments on 30th September. As the school's confirmed enrolment did not meet the required threshold, the post has been suppressed.

The staffing schedule operates in a clear and transparent manner.