Pat Rabbitte
Question:187 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of primary schools designated as disadvantaged in respect of educational disadvantage; the number of these schools which have ex-quota teaching staff, inclusion in the early start scheme, inclusion in breaking the cycle and a teacher-counsellor on staff; the plans, if any, for extending the schemes at the first three categories to further schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3826/99]