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Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 15 Jun 1999

Vol. 506 No. 2

Written Answers. - School Staffing.

Bernard J. Durkan

Question:

389 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the permanency of class assistants in mainstream schools catering for pupils with disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14859/99]

My Department sanctions the appointment of special needs assistants in mainstream schools where such support is required by children with disabilities attending the schools.

These posts are sanctioned on a permanent basis for the duration of the attendance of the special needs children at the schools.

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