394. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update on the application to retain an 11th mainstream teacher for the coming school year at a school (details supplied).; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49487/26]

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 arrangements for primary schools for the 2026/27 school year are set out in Circular 0025/2026. The staffing arrangements include a projected enrolment process, whereby schools experiencing significant increase in enrolment may apply for additional mainstream staffing. An additional classroom teacher is allocated on a provisional basis, pending confirmation that the school reaches the required enrolment on the 30 September.

The projected enrolment application from the school referred to by the Deputy has been approved and the school has been advised of a staffing of Principal and 11 classroom teachers for the 2026/27 school year, pending confirmation of enrolments on 30 September.