Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 15 Apr 1997

Vol. 477 No. 5

Written Answers. - Special Education Needs.

Liam Fitzgerald

Question:

220 Mr. L. Fitzgerald asked the Minister for Education if she will allocate funds immediately to provide wheelchair access and facilities for a disabled pupil at a school (details supplied) in Dublin 5 in view of the fact that this student is being deprived of essential educational services due to disabilities and the absence of facilities at the school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9802/97]

Minister for Education (Ms Bhreathnach)

An application for grant-assistance towards the provision of facilities for a disabled student at the school in question is under consideration by my Department at present.

A number of queries have arisen in relation to the documentation submitted and these have been conveyed to the school authority.

The question of funding does not arise until all matters are satisfactory resolved.