Written answers

Wednesday, 25 January 2006

Department of Education and Science

School Staffing

8:00 pm

Photo of Niall BlaneyNiall Blaney (Donegal North East, IND-FF)
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Question 1280: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the review of one-teacher schools with fewer than 12 pupils enrolled on 30 September 2004 with particular reference to a school (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1457/06]

Photo of Mary HanafinMary 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 enrolment of the school on the 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 resource.

A detailed review of the position of one-teacher schools with fewer than 12 pupils enrolled on the 30 September 2004, including the school referred to by the Deputy, is being undertaken and will be completed as speedily as possible.

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