Dáil Éireann - Volume 503 - 20 April, 1999

Written Answers. - School Staffing.

Mr. Hogan Mr. Hogan

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[756] 603. Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason a contract is not signed and agreed between a school and a temporary teacher (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10229/99]

Mr. Martin Mr. Martin

Minister for Education and Science (Mr. Martin): As the board of management is deemed to be the employer, the signing and agreement of a contract is a matter between the board of management and the teacher concerned. My Department is not a party to the contract and does not maintain records of such a contract.

Mrs. T. Ahearn Mrs. T. Ahearn

604. Mrs. T. Ahearn asked the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the ongoing shortage of teachers in St. Mary's central school, Killencullen, County Tipperary; if the matter will be resolved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10282/99]

Mr. Martin Mr. Martin

Minister for Education and Science (Mr. Martin): As the officials of my Department have been unable to trace the school at the name and

address stated, I would ask the Deputy to revert to me with the roll number of the school so that the matter of staffing may then be examined.

Dáil Éireann 503 Written Answers. School Staffing.

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