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288 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Education and Science when a remedial teacher will be appointed on a shared basis to a school (details supplied) in County Mayo considering that 76 per cent of schools nationally have a remedial service, with 90 per cent of schools having access to a remedial service. [3769/98]
289 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Education and Science when a remedial teacher will be appointed on a shared basis to a school (details supplied in County Mayo. [3770/98]
313 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Science the requests, if any, he has received for the provision of a remedial teacher for St. James' national school, Banacoyne, Swinford, County Mayo; if he has received clinical psychologists' reports on the requirements of children in this school; if he has considered the proposal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3944/98]
314 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of schools in County Mayo that have applied for remedial teachers; the location of each school; the analysis, if any, carried out by his Department regarding these applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3945/98]
315 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Science the criteria, if any, used by his Department in the appointment of remedial teachers to primary schools; the circumstances that create a priority in such appointments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3946/98]
322 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will report on the need for a full time remedial teacher for St. Nicholas of Myra national school, Kinsealy, County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4039/98]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 288, 289, 313, 314, 315 and 322 together.
My Department has received requests for a remedial teaching service, with supporting documentation, from the schools specifically mentioned by the Deputies. A total of 32 schools in County Mayo have applied to my Department for a remedial teaching service. Particulars of the schools in question are as follows. In March 1997, the outgoing Minister for Education agreed staffing arrangements for primary schools for the 1997-8 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 1997-8 school year.
A total of 54 remedial teacher posts have been allocated to primary schools with effect from September 1997.
Remedial teacher posts are allocated on the basis of priority of need following the collection and analysis of data from schools by my Department's inspectorate. The main criterion applied in the selection process is the number of children who have been assessed as being at or below the tenth percentile on appropriate standardised tests of attainment.
I am currently reviewing provision across the special needs area, including the remedial teacher area, to ensure that all available resources are deployed as effectively as possible.
I can assure the Deputies that the needs of the schools to which they refer will be fully considered in the context of any additional remedial teacher allocations which may be undertaken.
Primary Schools in County Mayo which have sought a Remedial Teaching Service
|
Roll No. |
School |
|
|
04796R |
Brackloon NS |
Westport |
|
11834N |
Cloondaff NS |
Newport |
|
12206M |
Sn Naomh Padraig |
Corrabheagain, Ballina |
|
12808R |
Shraheen NS |
Foxford |
|
12936D |
Cloonlyon NS |
Charlestown |
|
12938H |
Sn Tamhnighan Fheadha |
Charlestown |
|
13080V |
Kilmovee NS |
Ballaghaderreen |
|
13145A |
Sn Colm Cille |
Westport |
|
13667H |
Sn Muine Chonallain |
Beal An Atha |
|
13945J |
Eskeragh NS |
Dooleeg, Ballina |
|
14400S |
Sn Cill Mhuire |
Crossmolina |
|
14865Q |
Killocrann NS |
Castle Hill, Ballina |
|
14923E |
Keenagh NS |
Keenaghbeg PO |
|
15113U |
Sn Sheamais |
Barnacogue, Swinford |
|
15555G |
St. Johns NS |
Breaffy |
|
15705W |
Rathkell NS |
Castlehill, Ballina |
|
15996N |
Rathbane NS |
Bofeenaun, Ballina |
|
16021U |
Lisaniska NS |
Beal Easa |
|
16170O |
Cloghans NS |
Ballina |
|
16811D |
Killala NS |
Killala |
|
16832L |
Muirisc NS |
Muirisc, Westport |
|
16911H |
Sn Leath Ardan |
Beal Atha Na Fheadha |
|
17039V |
Sn Coill Mor |
Drummin, Westport |
|
18145C |
Sn Nmh Treasa |
Kilkelly, Ballyhaunis |
|
18542M |
St. Patricks BNS |
Castlebar |
|
18561Q |
Sn Naomh Joseph |
Raithini, Ballina |
|
18595K |
Sn Ruscach |
Doocastle, Ballymote |
|
19324A |
Sn Teaghlaidh NFA |
Killeen, Louisburgh |
|
19808G |
Tavrane Central NS |
Kilkelly |
|
19832D |
Scoil Raifteiri |
Caisean A' Bharraigh |
|
19916J |
St. Peters NS |
Snugsboro |
|
20046M |
Gaelscoil Na Cruaiche |
Sraid Altamount, Cathair Na Mart |
