Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 16 Dec 1998

Vol. 498 No. 5

Written Answers. - Special Educational Needs.

Gay Mitchell

Question:

210 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will examine the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 12; if he will ensure that he gets full-time education at an appropriate school in view of the fact he is only receiving three hours schooling per day; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28004/98]

Minister for Education and Science (Mr. Martin)

I am pleased to inform the Deputy that my Department has recently sanctioned the appointment of a special needs assistant to the school attended by the child in question to facilitate his attendance on a full time basis.