Damien English (Meath West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank Senator Healy Eames for raising this issue. I am aware she tried to raise the matter last week and am glad we are able to facilitate her this week.

The criteria used for the allocation of teachers to schools is published annually on the Department's website. 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 schedule includes the provision whereby schools experiencing rapid increases in enrolment can apply for additional permanent mainstream posts on developing grounds using projected enrolment.