Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 3 Jun 1992

Vol. 420 No. 6

Written Answers. - Mentally Handicapped Special Schools.

Ivor Callely

Question:

104 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Education if he will outline (a) the job description and number of persons employed in special schools for mentally handicapped for the 1991 schools year in the Dublin area, (b) the location of the special schools, (c) the number of pupils attending and (d) the allocation for the provision of this service.

Minister for Education (Mr. S. Brennan)

My Department makes financial provision for the employment of teachers, child care assistants, clerk-typists and caretakers by the Boards of Management of special schools for the mentally handicapped. Other personnel may be employed by these schools with financial support from organisations such as the Eastern Health Board, FÁS and Voluntary Groups.

My Department's financial allociation provides for the employment at present of 139 full-time teachers, 13 part-time teachers, 10 child care assistants, 5 clerk-typists and 3 caretakers in 12 special schools for mentally handicapped children in the Dublin area.

The total enrolment for these schools, based on September 1991 figures is 1,513 pupils.

The current cost of providing this service, excluding building costs, is approximately £3.1 million.

A list of these special schools is attached.

List of Special Schools for Mentally Handicapped in Dublin.

County.	Roll No.	School.
Dublin	17971	St. Michael's, Glenmaroon, Chapelizod, Dublin 20.
Dublin	18499	St. Augustines, Obelisk Park, Carysfort Avenue, Blackrock, County Dublin.
Dublin	19325	St. Ciaran's, St. Canice's Road, Glasnevin, Dublin 9.
Dublin	19382	St. John's, Armagh Road, Crumlin, Dublin 12.
Dublin	19520	St. Joseph's, Greenhills Road, Tallaght, County Dublin.
Dublin	18671	St. Michael's House, 17 Grosvenor Road, Dublin 6.
Dublin	18763	St. Michael's House, Ballymun, Dublin 11.
Dublin	19373	St. Michael's House, Dublin Road, Raheny, Dublin 5.
Dublin	19757	St. Michael's House, Hackettstown, Skerries, County Dublin.
Dublin	19151	St. John of God, Islandbridge, Dublin 8.
Dublin	19039	St. Vincent's, Navan Road, Dublin 7.
Dublin	19032	Stewart's Hospital, Palmerstown, Dublin 20.