Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 16 Oct 2001

Vol. 542 No. 2

Written Answers. - School Staffing.

Andrew Boylan

Question:

513 Mr. Boylan asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of applicants for the position of special needs assistant at St. Michael's Boys School, Cookhill, County Cavan; when interviews were held; and if all applicants were notified and called for interview. [23899/01]

Minister for Education and Science (Dr. Woods)

The information requested by the Deputy is not available to my Department. Responsibility for the recruitment of special-needs assistants in individual schools rests with the authorities of the schools concerned.