Frances Fitzgerald
Question:261 Ms Fitzgerald asked the Minister for Education and Science if a full-time remedial teacher will be provided at St. Brigid's primary school, Haddington Road, Dublin 4. [12612/98]
Written Answers. - Teaching Posts.
Phil Hogan
Question:292 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Education and Science when he will sanction the appointment of a remedial teacher for Gathabawn, Clontubrid and Galmoy national schools, County Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12811/98]
Ulick Burke
Question:296 Mr. U. Burke asked the Minister for Education and Science when he will make an appointment of a remedial teacher to a school (details supplied) in County Galway in view of the fact that there is a need for this full-time appointment; if this appointment will be made for the 1998-99 academic year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12846/98]
Ulick Burke
Question:297 Mr. U. Burke asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will appoint a remedial teacher to a school (details supplied) in County Galway which has applied to his Department for this appointment since November 1997 and in view of the fact that the school has the required number of pupils in need of remediation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12849/98]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 261, 292, 296 and 297 together.
My capacity to allocate additional remedial teacher posts in any given year is dependent on resource availability and the level of competing demand from other special needs areas. I have to determine priorities and allocate available resources to best effect. I am currently reviewing provision across the special needs area, including the remedial 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 considered in the context of any additional remedial teacher allocations which may be undertaken for the forthcoming school year.
Phil Hogan
Question:262 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will sanction a fourth assistant teacher for Marrymount national school, The Rower, Thomastown, County Kilkenny from September 1998; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12613/98]
An inspector from my Department has been requested to visit Marrymount national school to examine the exact position and to furnish a report as a matter of urgency. As soon as the inspector's report is received, the school's 1998/99 staffing allocation will be reviewed thoroughly.