Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Social Democrats)
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222. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will address a matter regarding a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29725/20]

Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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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 30th September.

However, the staffing arrangements for primary schools also includes the provision whereby schools experiencing rapid increases in enrolment can apply for additional permanent mainstream posts on developing grounds, using projected enrolment for the following September, in this case September 2020.

The school referred to by the Deputy was allocated a teaching post on developing grounds, but has not achieved the required enrolment on 30th September.

The staffing process includes an appeals mechanism for schools to submit a staffing appeal under certain criteria, including a specific one for developing schools, to an independent Appeals Board. The Primary Staffing Appeals Board is currently accepting staffing appeal applications. The Primary Staffing Appeals Board operates independently of the Department and its decision is final.