Vol. 492 No. 1
278 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Education and Science if his Department will provide the necessary funding for a school (details supplied) in County Kildare as recently requested by school representatives in a meeting with him. [13649/98]
I am aware of the case put forward by the school in question for inclusion in the disadvantaged areas scheme. I am currently reviewing the range of support services provided by my Department to combat educational disadvantage. My objective is to ensure that all available resources are properly targeted so that children who are educationally disadvantaged receive the support necessary to enable them to maximise their potential in the education system.
I can assure the Deputy that the needs of the school to which he refers will be fully considered in the context of any additional resource allocations which may be undertaken to address educational disadvantage.
279 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of schools in County Kildare with developing school status; and the number of schools seeking this status. [13650/98]
Eight primary schools in County Kildare received additional staffing in the current school year in accordance with developing school criteria. To date a total of ten schools in County Kildare have made application for developing school status for the 1998-9 school year.
280 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of primary schools in south Kildare seeking disadvantaged status; and the number already successful in obtaining this status. [13651/98]
282 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of home liaison teachers employed in schools in south Kildare; the names of the schools where these posts exist; and the number of schools applying for these positions. [13653/98]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 280 and 282 together.
Details relating specifically to the south Kildare area are not readily available in my Department. A total of 40 primary schools in County Kildare are seeking disadvantaged status. Three primary schools in the county are currently included in the disadvantaged areas scheme.
There are no primary schools in County Kildare included in the home/school/community liaison scheme. My Department has received applications from four primary schools in the county seeking inclusion in this scheme.
281 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of secondary schools in Kildare successful in their application for disadvantaged status; and the number applying for this status. [13652/98]
Four second level schools in County Kildare have been designated as disadvantaged. A further 20 schools have sought dsadvantaged status.
