Upon completion of the appeal form, return it by email to section29@education.gov.ie or send it by post to the Section 29 Administration Unit, Department of Education, Friar's Mill Road, Mullingar, Co Westmeath, N91 H30Y. Ensure that your email address is accurate for correspondence regarding your appeal status. It's advisable to retain copies of all submitted documents for your records.

For the year 2024, ensure appeals are submitted within specified timeframes following any refusal decisions made by schools. Key deadlines include the initial decision date and the review date request.<br> In 2025, similar timelines will apply, with specific focus on submission of appeals within the required 63 calendar days from the refusal notification.

The purpose of the Section 29 Appeal Application Form is to allow parents, guardians, and students the opportunity to appeal decisions made by schools regarding admission refusals due to oversubscription. This appeal process is essential for ensuring fairness in school admissions and providing a mechanism for redress. By filling out this form, applicants initiate the review process by the Department of Education as stipulated under the Education Act, 1998.

• 1. Title: Select the title of the applicant (Ms., Mrs., Mr., etc.).
• 2. Forename: Enter the first name of the applicant.
• 3. Surname: Enter the surname of the applicant.
• 4. Postal Address: Provide the complete postal address of the applicant.
• 5. Eircode: Include the Eircode for accurate location identification.
• 6. Telephone number(s): List contact telephone numbers.
• 7. Email address: Include the email address for correspondence, as it is preferred.
• 8. Relationship to student: Indicate the relationship to the student.
• 9. Student's name: Provide the name of the student for whom the appeal is made.
• 10. Date of birth: Enter the student's date of birth.
• 11. Year/class to which admission has been sought: Specify the year/class the admission was for.
• 12. School Details: Include the name and address of the school in question.
• 13. Roll Number: Provide the school's roll number.
• 14. Special educational needs: Indicate if the child has any special educational needs.
• 15. Date of board of management decision: Date of the school's decision to refuse admission.
• 16. Date of board of management review decision: Record the date of the decision from the review.

Failing to submit this form may result in the admission refusal being upheld, leaving the student without a place at the desired school. Timely submission is crucial to ensure your appeal is considered during the designated review period.

• Missed Deadlines: Delays may lead to missed appeal opportunities.
• Lack of Representation: Without timely action, students may not be able to contest unfair decisions.
• Reduced Chances for Admission: Failing to appeal could limit options for school placements.

• 1. Admission Refusal: For families challenged by admission refusals due to oversubscription.
• 2. Review Outcome Pending: If awaiting or dissatisfied with the review outcome by the school's board.
• 3. Appealing Special Needs Considerations: If your child has special educational needs and requires admission.