Vol. 571 No. 4
288 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason a person (details supplied) in County Cork has not yet been granted learning-resource teacher support; if such supports will be supplied; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22234/03]
I have asked officials in the special education section of my Department to liaise with the school authorities regarding the issue in question.
289 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the provision of a resource teacher to a person (details supplied) in Dublin 12. [22235/03]
I am aware of an application for resource teaching support for the pupil in question.
All applications for special educational supports received between 14 February 2003 and 31 August 2003 will be examined on the basis of the supporting professional report(s) and in the context of resources already available at the school. The process involves an examination of each application and supporting documentation by a dedicated team of inspectors and psychologists. The schools concerned will be informed of the outcome as early as possible in the current school year.
290 Mr. Noonan asked the Minister for Education and Science if an application has been received in his Department for the provision of computer equipment for a special needs person (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22236/03]
My Department operates a scheme at post-primary level for the provision of equipment for pupils with communication difficulties. The details of the scheme are set out in circular M11/95. My Department has not received an application under this scheme from the school in question. If an application is submitted it will be examined by my Department.
