Enda Kenny
Question:840 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Science if he recognises the contribution made by special needs assistants in primary schools; if, in accepting their contribution as being valued for the education of the children with whom they work, he will make arrangements that these special needs assistants are entitled to attend at special training days for teachers in the primary schools in which they serve for the overall benefit of the children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9065/02]