Vol. 486 No. 4
138 Mr. McCormack asked the Minister for Education and Science the plans, if any, he has regarding making the post of remedial teacher in a school (details supplied) in County Galway a permanent post; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2865/98]
All remedial teaching posts sanctioned by my Department are on an ex-quota basis, and are permanent posts.
I understand that according to my Department's records, the school in question does not at present have access to a remedial service sanctioned by my Department.
In March 1997, the outgoing Minister for Education agreed staffing arrangements for primary schools for the 1997-98 school year with the Irish National Teachers' Organisation. These arrangements were based on the allocation of surplus posts available for redistribution from the demographic dividend for the 1997-98 school year.
A total of 54 remedial teacher posts have been allocated to primary schools, with effect from September 1997. There posts were allocated on the basis of priority of need for remedial tuition.
I am currently 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 assure the Deputy that the needs of the school to which he refers will be fully considered in the context of any additional remedial teacher allocations which may be undertaken.
139 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Education and Science when a second teacher will be appointed to a school (details supplied) in County Mayo. [2866/98]
In March 1997, the outgoing Minister for Education agreed staffing arrangements for primary schools for the current school year with the Irish National Teachers' Organisation. These agreed arrangements were based on the allocation of all surplus posts available for redistribution from the demographic dividend.
