Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 11 Dec 2001

Vol. 546 No. 3

Written Answers. - Special Educational Needs.

Liam Aylward

Question:

391 Mr. Aylward asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress to date on an application through County Kilkenny VEC for a laptop computer to accommodate the special needs of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if approval of this application will be expedited. [31549/01]

Minister for Education and Science (Dr. Woods)

My Department is examining supporting documentation received recently in connection with the application in question. A decision will be conveyed to the VEC and the school authorities shortly.