Dáil Éireann debate -
Thursday, 2 Oct 2003

Vol. 571 No. 3

Written Answers. - Special Educational Needs.

Michael Ring

Question:

131 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Education and Science if a person (details supplied) in County Mayo with special needs, can receive financial assistance towards the cost of their special needs teaching at home; the help available for this person from his Department; and if a Department official will contact this person or their parents. [21602/03]

Minister for Education and Science (Mr. N. Dempsey)

My Department has no record of having received an application for special needs teaching at home, or home tuition, in this case. However, my officials will contact the family in question to clarify the position.