Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 17 Apr 2002

Vol. 552 No. 1

Written Answers. - School Staffing.

Brendan Howlin

Question:

627 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Education and Science if he has received an application for appointment of a full-time learning support teacher for Our Lady of Fatima National School, Barntown, County Wexford; when such an appointment will be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11060/02]

Minister for Education and Science (Dr. Woods)

The school referred to by the Deputy currently has the services of a learning support teacher post which is shared with one other school in the area. I can assure the Deputy that the needs of the school in question will be taken fully into account in the event of additional rning support teacher posts becoming available for distribution.