Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 23 April 2026
104. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of the application for an extra teacher for a school (details supplied); and an application for an extra classroom for another school. [29020/26]
View answerThe 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 operates in a clear and transparent manner and treats all similar types of schools equally.
The primary school staffing arrangements for the 2026/27 school year are set out in Circular 0025/2026. These arrangements contain an appeals mechanism for schools to submit a staffing appeal under certain criteria to an independent Primary Staffing Appeals Board.
The school referred to by the Deputy has submitted a staffing appeal which will be considered by the Primary Staffing Appeals Board at their meeting in May. The school will be notified of the Board's decision. The Primary Staffing Appeals Board operates independently of the Department and its decision is final.
In relation to the application for an extra classroom for the second school mentioned by the Deputy, my department has no record of receiving an application for additional school accommodation from the school.
