Brendan Howlin (Wexford, Labour)
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158. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when the position of replacement principal will be advertised for a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46038/19]

Joe McHugh (Donegal, Fine Gael)
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My Department allows for the appointment of Principals to new schools from 1 September of the school year prior to the opening of the school.

The recruitment and appointment of teachers, including Principals, to fill teaching posts is a matter for the individual school authority, in this instance Kildare & Wicklow ETB, subject to procedures agreed under Section 24(3) of the Education Act 1998 (as amended by the Education (Amendment) Act 2012.