Billy Timmins (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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Question 227: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding a school (details supplied) in County Wicklow; if she will allocate the extra teacher; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21670/05]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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The staffing of this school for the 2005-06 school year was considered by the appeals board on 14 June 2005. The board, having considered the appeal with regard to the criteria outlined in Department circular 19-02, was satisfied that a departure from the staffing schedule is not warranted in this case. The board of management of the school was notified in writing of the decision of the appeals board on 15 June 2005. I am sure the Deputy will appreciate that it would not be appropriate for me to intervene in the operations of the independent appeals board.