Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 25 May 1999

Vol. 505 No. 3

Written Answers. - School Staffing.

Seán Haughey

Question:

267 Mr. Haughey asked the Minister for Education and Science if an inspector will assess without delay an application for four classroom assistants by St. Paul's special school, Beaumont, Dublin 9; if these appointments will be sanctioned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13540/99]

Minister for Education and Science (Mr. Martin)

I am aware of the case to which the Deputy refers. I have asked my Department's Inspectorate to investigate the needs of the pupils in question with a view to putting any necessary support services in place as speedily as possible.