Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 March 2023
398. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Education when an appeal by a school (details supplied) in County Donegal regarding the allocation of an additional mainstream teacher will be determined; if the unique situation of its mid-year enrolment increase will be properly considered in any decision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11433/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe 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.
For the 2023/24 school year, the staffing schedule for primary schools has been improved by one point and schools will be provided with class teachers on the basis of 1 teacher for every 23 pupils which is a historical low ratio. Lower thresholds apply to DEIS Urban Band 1 schools.
The staffing process contains an appeals mechanism for schools to submit a staffing appeal under certain criteria, to an independent Primary Staffing Appeals Board. Information on the appeals process and application forms are available in Circular 0006/2023. Schools will be notified of the outcome of their staffing appeal later this month.
