Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 28 Jan 1998

Vol. 486 No. 1

Written Answers. - School Staffing.

Richard Bruton

Question:

887 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will list the primary schools and secondary schools in Dublin 3, 5 and 9 which do not have the service of a remedial teacher at primary level or an ex quota remedial teacher at secondary level; and the number of pupils enrolled in each case. [1616/98]

Minister for Education and Science (Mr. Martin):

The following primary schools in Dublin 3, 5 and 9 do not currently have the services of a remedial teacher:

Name of School	Enrolment
St. Monica's Infants N.S. Edenmore	67
Glasnevin N.S., Botanic Avenue, Glasnevin	64
Lindsay Road N.S., Lindsay Road, Glasnevin	79
Scoil Moibhí, Glasnaíon	267
Scoil an Linbh Íosa Naíonáin, Larkhill, Whitehall	259
Gaelscoil Cholmcille, St. Kevin's Boys Club, Crestfield Road, Santry	36

The following second level schools do not currently have an ex-quota allocation in respect of remedial:

Name of School	Enrolment
St. Joseph's Secondary School, Fairview	434
Holy Faith Secondary School, Clontarf	637
Chanel College, Coolock	481
St. David's Secondary School, Artane	782
Maryfield College, Glandore Road	651
Ardscoil Rís, Griffith Avenue	503
Scoil Chaitríona, Bóthar Mobhí	442
St. Aidan's CBS, Collins Avenue	619
Whitehall House Senior College	462

I am at present reviewing provision across the special needs area, including current responses to remedial needs, to ensure that all available resources are deployed as effectively as possible.

I can assure the Deputy that the needs of the schools in the Dublin 3, 5 and 9 areas will be fully considered in the context of any additional allocation of special supports which may be undertaken.