Vol. 476 No. 2
169 Mr. D. Ahern asked the Minister for Education if she is aware of the urgent need to facilitate a person (details supplied) in County Louth who has a special need regarding speech but who is not in a position to avail of the early start programme in view of her age; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6762/97]
I understand that the child in question is enroled in the early start unit at Redeemer girls's school, Dundalk, for the current school year.
The question of the child's admission to the special language unit at St. Joseph's national school, Dundalk, is due to be considered at the unit's next management group meeting in May.
I understand that in the event of the unit being unable to admit the child from 1 September next, the authorities at Redeemer girl's school have confirmed their agreement to accommodate her at their school.
