Olivia Mitchell
Question:165 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Science when a decision will be made on an application for a special needs assistant for a person (details supplied). [12281/02]
Written Answers. - Special Educational Needs.
My Department's inspectorate met with the authorities of the school in question on 31 January 2002.
A shared special needs assistant post has been recommended for the pupil referred to by the Deputy and my officials will be in contact with the school authorities in the very near future outlining the level of support sanctioned in this case.