Vol. 571 No. 1
652 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath has been refused a special needs assistant; if this decision will be changed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20838/03]
A professional report for the pupil in question was received in the national educational psychological service on 2 September 2003. Following review of the documentation, sanction has been given for 2.5 hours resource teaching support per week and access to special needs assistant support. A letter dated 24 September 2003 issued to the school authorities in this regard.
