Micheál Martin
Question:137 Mr. Martin asked the Minister for Education if she will sanction a resource class for children with moderate learning disabilities based in St. Mary's junior school, Dunmanway, County Cork. [23022/96]
Written Answers. - Special Resource Classes.
Micheál Martin
Question:138 Mr. Martin asked the Minister for Education if she will sanction a resource teacher to work with children with mild learning disabilities in St. Mary's junior school, Dunmanway, and Dunmanway boys' school, County Cork. [23023/96]
I propose to take Question Nos. 137 and 138 together.
My Department has recently sanctioned a special class on a temporary basis to cater for the educational needs of mildly mentally handicapped pupils in three national schools in Dunmanway, including the schools referred to by the Deputy. I understand this class will commence in early December.
My Department has received an application for a special class to cater for moderately mentally handicapped pupils in the Dunmanway area. This application is being considered at present by my Department.