I understand that the number of pupils attending the two schools in question, who are eligible for remedial support on the basis of criteria laid down by my Department, is significantly below that required to support a full-time remedial teacher.
I further understand that following a review of remedial needs, my Department's inspectorate recommended that a third school be added to the caseload of the remedial teacher attached to Claregalway and Carnmore national schools.
As Minister for Education and Science I am committed to ensuring that all available special support services are utilised to maximum effect. In the circumstances outlined above, I do not consider that any reconsideration of the arrangements in place is necessary at this time.