Written answers
Thursday, 30 September 2010
Department of Education and Science
School Management
10:30 am
Seán Ó Fearghaíl (Kildare South, Fianna Fail)
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Question 92: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills if she is concerned that a board of management is not yet in place for a school (details supplied); the procedures to be followed in appointing a board of management in this case; if she is satisfied that the delay in appointing a board of management will not impact negatively on the development of the school; if she anticipates that a principal will have taken up position by the 1 January 2011; if the school will realise its schedule opening date for September 2011; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34227/10]
Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)
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In accordance with the provisions of the Education Act 1998, the Board of Management is the body charged with the direct governance of a school.
Individual school authorities are responsible for the drawing up of a school policy in relation to the wearing of school uniforms.
However, my Department recommends that the formulation of such a school policy should allow for prior consultation with teachers, parents and pupils where appropriate and enable any concerns about the issue of cost to be raised and considered. Decisions regarding school uniforms are a matter for the Board of Management of each individual school.
Pádraic McCormack (Galway West, Fine Gael)
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Question 93: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills if she will issue a directive to the boards of management of schools, that in the provision of schools uniforms there will be plain colour only and if she will ensure that there will be competition in outlets providing school uniforms in view of the fact that there appears to be a monopoly at the moment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34246/10]
Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)
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In accordance with the provisions of the Education Act 1998, the Board of Management is the body charged with the direct governance of a school.
Individual school authorities are responsible for the drawing up of a school policy in relation to the wearing of school uniforms.
However, my Department recommends that the formulation of such a school policy should allow for prior consultation with teachers, parents and pupils where appropriate and enable any concerns about the issue of cost to be raised and considered. Decisions regarding school uniforms are a matter for the Board of Management of each individual school.
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