Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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553. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the rights parents and pupils have in appealing a decision made by a school (details supplied). [18633/15]

Jan O'Sullivan (Limerick City, Labour)
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The Transition Year (TY) is a one-year programme designed to act as a bridge between the Junior Certificate and Leaving Certificate programmes. It is available to all second level schools.

The management authority of each school carries responsibility for making decisions regarding the Transition Year Programme in that school. In some schools, the programme is compulsory for all students. In those that offer it as an option, circumstances may arise where it is necessary to limit the number of students who can avail of it.

It is the board of management of each individual school that decides the number of places available to students on programmes such as Transition Year. In cases where restrictions apply, schools should have clear procedures regarding how places are allocated to students. Such procedures are dealt with at local school level and any concerns relating to same should be addressed to the relevant school authorities.