Vol. 570 No. 2
290 Mr. Haughey asked the Minister for Education and Science the extra resources and facilities made available to a school (details supplied) in Dublin 5 in view of the fact that it has three classes for autistic children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18503/03]
The three classes referred to by the Deputy each operates with a staffing level of one class teacher and two special needs assistants. The building unit of my Department sanctioned start-up grants totalling €19,046 to facilitate the establishment of the classes. Each class attracts an enhanced capitation grant. Children attending the classes are entitled to avail of the special school transport service. Funding of €27,708 has been provided to the school to enable four escorts to be employed on the transport routes. An information technology grant of €3,810 was also provided to the classes in question.
291 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Education and Science the educational supports being provided for a person (details supplied) in Dublin 11; and the details of an individual educational plan for this person. [18504/03]
My Department is currently processing applications made by schools for special education supports after 14 February 2003. The process involves an examination of each application and supporting documentation by the national educational psychological service and schools will be informed of the outcome at the earliest possible date. An application in respect of the person referred to by the Deputy will be considered in this context.
