Dáil Éireann debate -
Thursday, 5 Oct 2000

Vol. 523 No. 3

Written Answers. - Special Educational Needs.

Brendan Kenneally

Question:

159 Mr. Kenneally asked the Minister for Education and Science the effort he is making in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Waterford, who has been diagnosed with dyslexia, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and oppositional defiant disorder, to ensure that she is getting a proper education; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that this student has to cope in mainstream education; if he is committed to ensuring that she will be given the same opportunity as every other student to reach their potential; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20916/00]

Minister for Education and Science (Dr. Woods)

My Department is currently processing an application for a resource teacher to cater for all the special needs students attending the school concerned. As soon as a decision has been reached on this application my Department will contact the school directly.

It is open to the authorities of the school to submit an application for additional resources to cater for the specific needs of the pupil referred to by the Deputy. If such an application is received, it will be processed as speedily as possible.