Brendan Smith
Question:265 Mr. B. Smith asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to the fact that the cost of employing a visiting teacher for children with Down's syndrome in primary schools in counties Cavan and Monaghan have to be met by the local Down's Syndrome Association; her views on whether the special educational needs of these children should be provided for by the State; if she will provide appropriate funding towards the costs of employing such a teacher; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24678/96]