Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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Question 590: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if it is permissible for non-teaching staff like caretakers to be appointed to the board of management of a school by the patron in view of section 14 of the Education Act 1998; if only teachers can be appointed to be the staff representatives of boards of management; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3156/10]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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In accordance with section 14 of the Education Act, it is the duty of a school patron, to appoint where practicable a board of management the composition of which is agreed between patrons of schools, national associations of parents, recognised school management organisations, recognised trade unions and staff associations representing teachers and the Minister.

Under the existing agreed arrangements, there are no provisions for the appointment of non-teaching staff representatives on Boards of Management.