Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 28 Jun 2000

Vol. 522 No. 3

Written Answers. - Special Educational Needs.

Noel Ahern

Question:

246 Mr. N. Ahern asked the Minister for Education and Science if, further to parliamentary Question No. 118 of 22 March 2000 in relation to a person (details supplied) in Dublin 11 who needs a full-time care assistant from September 2000, his Department's inspectorate has yet agreed on the child's precise needs; if a one to one care-assistant will be provided; and when the decision will be finalised and communicated to family and school. [18734/00]

Minister for Education and Science (Dr. Woods):

My Department's inspectorate has reported on this case.

My officials are now examining the case and a decision will be forthcoming in the very near future.