Jim Higgins
Question:337 Mr. J. Higgins asked the Minister for Education if she will make a remedial teacher available on a shared basis between four schools (details supplied) in County Mayo. [3114/94]
Ceisteanna—Questions. Written Answers. - Remedial Teacher.
In the current year, I have announced the appointment of an additional 100 remedial teachers to the primary sector. This brings the total number of such teachers now in place to 1,133.
These appointments were made on the basis of priority of need, following the collection of data from schools by my Department's primary inspectorate.
My Department has no record of an application for a shared remedial teacher from all the schools referred to by the Deputy. However, if the schools wish to submit a joint application, it will be considered when I am next in a position to allocate additional remedial teachers.