Dáil Éireann debate -
Thursday, 12 Feb 1998

Vol. 487 No. 2

Written Answers. - Teacher Appointments.

Austin Deasy

Question:

98 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of schools in County Waterford which have applied for a remedial teacher; if he will give details of the schools; and when this facility will be provided. [3676/98]

Minister for Education and Science (Mr. Martin)

Eleven schools in County Waterford have applied to my Department for a remedial teaching service. The schools in question are:

Roll No.	School
1711	Kilrossanty N.D., Kilmacthomas
1767	Stradbally Boys N.S.
13020	Stradbally Girls N.S.
17570	Fews N.S., Kilmacthomas
18167	Seafield N.S., Kilmacthomas
19726	St. James N.S., Kilmacthomas
17159	Gurranbane N.S., Dungarvan
17643	Kilbrien N.S., Clonmel
18488	Coolnasmear N.S.
17295	S.N. Na Rinne, Dungarvan
19885	Gaelscoil Philib Barún, An Trá Mhór

In March 1997, the outgoing Minister for Education agreed staffing arrangements for primary schools for the 1977-98 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. One of these posts was allocated among three schools in County

Waterford. These posts were allocated on the basis of priority of need for access to a remedial teaching service.

I am reviewing provision across the special needs area, including the remedial teacher area, to ensure all available resources are deployed as effectively as possible. The needs of the schools in question will be fully considered in the context of any additional remedial teacher allocations which may be undertaken.