Vol. 496 No. 3
428 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will give details of each of the schools for the deaf; the numbers of pupils and teachers in each school; if each school has the services of a speech therapist; the schools which have classes for deaf children; the number of pupils and teachers in each of these schools; and if the services of a speech therapist is available to each of these schools. [22630/98]
The following is a list of the special schools which cater for hearing impaired children:
|
Special Schools |
Staffing |
Enrolment |
|
St. Joseph's special school for hearing impaired boys, Cabra, Dublin 7 |
38 |
167 |
|
St. Mary's special school for hearing impaired girls, Cabra, Dublin 7 |
45 |
165 |
|
School for hearing impaired children, South Presentation Convent, Cork |
3 |
10 |
|
Mid-West oral school for hearing impaired children, Rosbrien, Limerick |
4 |
18 |
|
National Schools |
Staffing |
Enrolment |
|
St. Michael's junior national school, Cootehill, County Cavan |
2 |
4 |
|
Holy Family junior national school, Ennis, County Clare |
2 |
9 |
|
St. Nicholas national school, The Claddagh, Galway |
1 |
7 |
|
Scoil Bhríde national school, Shan-talla, Galway |
1 |
7 |
|
St. Joseph's national school, Thomas Hynes Road, Galway |
1 |
7 |
|
Presentation Convent national school, Tralee, County Kerry |
1 |
10 |
|
Ballymahon Convent national school, Longford |
2 |
9 |
|
Geashill national school, County Offaly |
2 |
6 |
|
Staffing |
Enrolment |
|
|
Bishopstown community school, Cork |
1 |
3 |
|
Ballinrobe community school, County Mayo |
2 |
7 |
|
St. Mary's secondary school, Castle-blayney, County Monaghan |
1 |
3 |
|
Rossmini community school, Drum-condra, Dublin 9 |
3 |
0.5 |
|
Ennis community college, County Clare |
1 |
2 |
429 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science the school facilities available to children with autism; the number of teachers and pupils in each of these schools; the numbers of other staff employed by his Department at these schools; the proposals, if any, for additional facilities for autistic children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22631/98]
The Deputy will be aware that I have recently announced my Department's formal recognition of dedicated educational facilities for children with autism. Under the new arrangements special classes will be established to cater for children with autism, either within a special school setting or in an ordinary primary school. The pupil teacher ratio applicable is 6:1. Each class will also have the support of a child care assistant and receive capitation grant of £426 per pupil.
There are currently 34 special classes for children with autism, 19 located in special schools and 15 in ordinary primary schools. There are 34 teachers and 34 childcare assistants employed in these classes which have the capacity to cater for 204 children with autism. My Department does not have details of the exact numbers enrolled in these classes at present.
I am satisfied that the measures I have recently announced will address the needs of children with autism whether as part of a group or on an individual basis.
430 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will give details of the special schools in this country; the category of pupil catered for in each school; the number of pupils and teachers in each school; the schools that have classroom assistants funded by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22632/98]
The information requested by the Deputy is not readily available. I have asked my officials to compile the information requested and I will arrange for it to be forwarded to the Deputy.
