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Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 25 Feb 1998

Vol. 487 No. 7

Written Answers. - Remedial Services.

Rory O'Hanlon

Question:

269 Dr. O'Hanlon asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will provide a remedial teacher for four schools (details supplied) in County Cavan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5291/98]

I am not in a position at present to allocate additional remedial teaching posts to primary schools.

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

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 Deputy that the needs of the schools in question will be fully considered in the context of any additional remedial teacher allocations which may be undertaken.

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