John Perry (Sligo-Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 216: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if, in relation to the 20 one-teacher schools here, the actions the only teacher can take when an emergency occurs; her plans to sanction the appointment of a second person in the 20 one-teacher schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33667/05]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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The mainstream teacher allocation of all primary schools, including one-teacher schools, is determined by reference to the school's enrolment on 30 September of the previous school year. The staffing schedule is outlined in a circular which is issued to all primary schools each year. One-teacher primary 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 under review.