Written answers
Tuesday, 13 October 2009
Department of Education and Science
School Staffing
12:00 pm
Paul Gogarty (Dublin Mid West, Green Party)
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Question 487: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if it is permissible under the Education Act 1998 for an applicant at an interview for a non-religion teaching position at a second level school to be questioned on their personal religious beliefs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35342/09]
Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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The selection of teachers for appointment to state funded teaching positions is a matter for the employing school authority, which must take account of all appropriate legislation and Department circulars. My Department has no role in the selection process.
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