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Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 1 Feb 1966

Vol. 220 No. 4

Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Teaching of Deaf Boys.

66.

Mr. Barrett

asked the Minister for Education if it is a fact that he gave to the Cork Parents Council for Deaf Boys an undertaking, in a letter dated 12th March, 1965 addressed to the then Lord Mayor of Cork, that his Department would recognise and pay a salary to a teacher if the council could obtain a trained teacher; and if he is aware that such a teacher is now available; and if, having regard to this fact, he will now recognise and pay the salary of the said teacher.

The letter to which the Deputy refers was written at a time when it was understood that what was contemplated was a special class for partially deaf children. It subsequently transpired that it was the intention that the special class would cater for profoundly deaf children. This raised a number of questions including the desirability and necessity for establishing such a special class in Cork. The whole matter is under active investigation at present and it is hoped to have the investigations completed without any undue delay.

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