Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 September 2024
274. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to an application by a school (details supplied) for an additional teacher; and whether she will grant this, given that the school is DEIS Band 1. [36087/24]
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.
The staffing arrangements include a provision whereby schools experiencing rapid increases in enrolment can apply for additional permanent mainstream posts, using projected enrolment. An additional teaching post has been sanctioned to this school for the current school year under this process, subject to confirmation of enrolments on 30 September.
