Vol. 451 No. 5
119 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Education if she will appoint a full-time remedial teacher to Scoil Lorcan Boys' national school, St. John's Park, Waterford; if she will include the school in the scheme of assistance for schools in designated areas of disadvantage; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6815/95]
121 Mr. Kenneally asked the Minister for Education if she will sanction a full-time remedial teacher for a school (details supplied) in Waterford in place of the part-time post which has operated heretofore; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6902/95]
122 Mr. Kenneally asked the Minister for Education if she will approve the request from a school (details supplied) in Waterford to be included in the scheme of assistance for schools in designated areas of disadvantage; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6903/95]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 119, 121 and 122 together. Scoil Lorcán boys' national school shares a remedial post with another national school. The authorities of Scoil Lorcán boys' national school have applied to my Department to have the post allocated to their school on a full-time basis.
This matter is currently being investigated by my Department's primary inspectorate and I will inform the Deputy of the outcome as soon as the investigations have been completed.
I am aware that Scoil Lorcán boys' national school has applied for inclusion in the disadvantaged areas scheme.
I have commissioned the Combat Poverty Agency to conduct a detailed study of current approaches to the identification and support of pupils in disadvantaged areas.
I expect to receive a report on the outcome of this study by the middle of this year and this will provide a basis for development of future approaches in this area.
