Vol. 518 No. 2
159 Mr. Bradford asked the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the fact that Dromahare national school, Mallow, County Cork and five adjoining national schools are sharing one remedial teacher; if he will ensure that these six national schools will be provided with at least one other remedial teacher; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11328/00]
I am aware of the situation to which the Deputy refers.
In September 1999 the remedial teacher service was extended to all primary schools with a pupil teacher ratio of 10:1 or above. Schools with lower pupil teacher ratios were also advised that they could seek remedial support from my Department where the level of their particular need warrants such a service.
All available posts were utilised in extending the remedial service to those schools which had previously been without any service.
I can assure the Deputy that I have noted the situation to which he refers and that the remedial needs of the schools in question will be fully considered in the event of additional resources becoming available to improve existing remedial services.
