Charlie McConalogue (Donegal, Fianna Fail)
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108. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will review a staffing appeal by a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21205/17]

Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael)
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The criteria used for the allocation of teaching posts is published annually on the Department website. The key factor for determining the level of staffing resources provided at individual school level is the staffing schedule for the relevant school year and pupil enrolments on the previous 30 September. 

The staffing schedule operates in a clear and transparent manner and treats all similar types of schools equally irrespective of location.

The staffing arrangements at primary level also include an appeals mechanism for schools to submit an appeal under certain criteria to the Primary Staffing Appeals Board.

The school referred to by the Deputy submitted an application for consideration by the Appeals Board at its April meeting. The Appeals Board determined that the appeal did not warrant the allocation of an additional post for the 2017/18 school year.

The Appeal Board operates independently of the Department and its decision is final.