Vol. 505 No. 3
249 Mr. Bradford asked the Minister for Education and Science if the remedial teaching service provided to Ballynoe national school, Mallow, County Cork, will be improved in view of the fact a number of pupils in the school need extra remedial hours. [13458/99]
My priority at present is to ensure that all schools which currently have no remedial service will be given access to this service from September next. Arrangements to put this extension of service in place are currently being made in my Department.
I can assure the Deputy that the remedial needs of the school to which he refers will be fully considered in the event of additional resources becoming available to improve existing remedial services.
I understand that the school in question has applied for teaching and child care support in respect of two pupils with special educational needs. My Department's Inspectorate is investigating this application at present and a decision on the matter will be made as soon as the Inspectors report is received.
