Written answers

Tuesday, 26 April 2022

Department of Education and Skills

School Staff

Photo of Cathal CroweCathal Crowe (Clare, Fianna Fail)
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833. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will consider an application by a school (details supplied) for a full-time EAL position. [19493/22]

Photo of Norma FoleyNorma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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In response to the invasion of Ukraine by Russia, and the activation of the Temporary Protection Directive, the Government has adopted a whole of government approach to supporting the people who arrive here.

The Department of Education is working with the whole education sector, including aegis bodies and education partners to advance planning in regard to access to education for school-aged children and providing supports both to their families and schools.

As set out in a letter issued to all schools on 5th April, EAL support is available to schools that have enrolled Ukrainian pupils.  With reference to the table of allocations set out in that letter, the school referred to by the Deputy has been allocated EAL support of 20 hours per week until the end of June.

Photo of Cathal CroweCathal Crowe (Clare, Fianna Fail)
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834. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will consider an application by a school (details supplied) for a full-time EAL position. [19494/22]

Photo of Cathal CroweCathal Crowe (Clare, Fianna Fail)
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930. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will ensure that the required additional teaching posts for a school (details supplied) are sanctioned before the commencement of the new school term. [20696/22]

Photo of Norma FoleyNorma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 834 and 930 together.

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.

The staffing arrangements also include a provision whereby schools experiencing rapid increases in enrolment can apply for additional permanent mainstream posts, using projected enrolment. A staffing appeals process is also available to schools. Information and application forms are available in Circular 25/2022.

As set out in a letter issued to all schools on 5th April, EAL support is available to schools that have enrolled Ukrainian pupils. The school referred to by the Deputy has been allocated EAL support of 15 hours per week until the end of June.

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