Addenda to Section 29 appeal procedures

The Department of Education and Skills has published addenda to the procedures for hearing and determining appeals pursuant to Section 29 of the Education Act.

The addenda for DES and ETB schools contain alternative arrangements for hearings during the current Covid-19 crisis and are operational with immediate effect. These procedures will apply until public health guidance in respect of Covid-19 allows a return to the arrangements set out in the current procedures.

To access these addenda, click on the following links:

• Addendum to the Procedures for Hearing and Determining Appeals under Section 29 of the Education Act, 1998 on certain changes that will apply during the Covid19 public health emergency

• Addendum to the Procedures for Hearing and Determining Appeals under Section 29 of the Education Act, 1998 in respect of Education and Training Board (ETB schools) on certain changes that will apply for the duration of the Covid 19 public health emergency