3.1) Suspension and/or Dismissal of a Teacher
Section 24 (3) of the Education Act 1998 provides that:
“a Board of Management of a school may suspend or dismiss teachers in accordance with procedures agreed from time to time between the Minister, the Patron of the school, recognised School Management Organisations and any recognised Trade Union representing teachers.”
Agreement has been reached through the Teachers’ Conciliation Council on a procedure for the suspension and Dismissal of Teachers. This procedure is effective as and from 1st September 2009. Details of this agreement are contained in DES CL 60/2009