Fidelma Healy Eames (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Thank you. I accept there has been some improvement in the appointment and retention figures for small schools. This was welcome given the severe cuts in 2012. However, I need clarification on one issue. In the case of proof of a developing school during the year, how soon can the teacher required be appointed? Can the teacher be appointed during the same school year or must the school wait until the following year?

I disagree with the Minister of State that it is not practical to deal with this because I am not referring to the redeployment issue.