Michael Noonan (Limerick East, Fine Gael)
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Question 398: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Science the guidelines that are provided to patrons of primary schools on the qualifications of persons being appointed as chairpersons of boards of management; if these guidelines contain any reference to age; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16681/10]

Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)
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In accordance with the provisions of the Education Act 1998, the appointment of a Board of Management of a school is a matter for the relevant school patron. The agreed procedures for the appointment of Boards of Management of primary schools are set out in the publication, Boards of Management Constitution of Boards and Rules of Procedure (revised November, 2007), copies of which are available in all primary schools and to Board of Management members. It is also available on my Department website, www.education.ie. The procedures therein provide for the Patron to appoint one of the board members to the position of Chairperson. The procedures for appointment of Chairpersons do not contain any age-related provisions.