David Stanton
Question:648 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will make extra resource teachers available to a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20832/03]
Written Answers. - Special Educational Needs.
An application for special needs assistant support for the pupil concerned was received in my Department in March 2003.
All applications for resource teacher and special needs assistant resources received after 14 February 2003 and by close of business on 31 August 2003 will be examined on the basis of the supporting professional report(s) and in the context of the resources already available to the school. The process involves an examination of each application and supporting documentation by a dedicated team of inspectors and psychologists and schools will be informed of the outcomes as early as possible in the school year 2003-04.