Martin Ferris (Kerry North, Sinn Fein)
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Question 259: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if a classroom assistant or special needs assistant will be appointed to all of the 20 one-teacher schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32069/05]

Brian O'Shea (Waterford, Labour)
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Question 261: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her proposals to appoint a second teacher to each of the 21 one-teacher schools here (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32071/05]

Niall Blaney (Donegal North East, IND-FF)
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Question 266: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if a second adult, to each of the 21 one-teacher schools here will be appointed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32158/05]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 259, 261 and 266 together.

The mainstream teacher allocation of all primary schools, including one-teacher schools, is determined by reference to the enrolment of the school on 30 September of the previous school year. The staffing schedule is outlined in a circular which is issued annually to all primary schools. In addition, such schools may be eligible for additional teacher or special needs assistant allocations in accordance with the criteria for the allocation of special needs resources. The staffing situation of one-teacher schools is currently being reviewed.