Legal References

Appeals Procedures - Section 29 of the Education Act

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Adoptive Leave Act, 1995

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Data Protection (Amendment) Act 2003

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DES Circular 20/90: Guidelines Towards a Positive Policy for School Behaviour and Discipline

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Education Act 1998

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Education Welfare Act, 2000

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Employment Equality Act, 1998

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Guidelines for helping to draft an Enrolment/Admissions Policy

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Grievance and Other Procedures - Section 28 of the Education Act

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Equal Status Act, 2000

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Freedom of Information Act, 1998

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Industrial Relations Act, 1990

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Maternity Protection Act, 1994

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Minimum Notice & Terms of Employment Act, 1973

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Protection of Employees (Part Time Workers) Act, 2001

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Protection for Persons Reporting Child Abuse Act, 1998

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Safety, Health & Welfare at Work Act, 1989

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Suspension/Expulsion

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Revised Guidelines for Teachers, 2001

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Teaching Council Act 2001

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Unfair Dismissals Act, 1977

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Unfair Dismissals (Amendment) Act, 1993

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