Peter Burke (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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258. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a school (details supplied) will be granted an extra teacher it is now entitled to; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30673/18]

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 schedule also includes an appeals mechanism for schools to submit an appeal under certain criteria to an independent Appeals Board.

I understand that the school referred to by the Deputy is projecting an increase of 5 pupils on their current enrolment for the 2018/19 school year.  The next meeting of the Primary Staffing Appeals Board will be held in October.  If the school is successful in its appeal, it may appoint a teacher in October.