Vol. 575 No. 3
204 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Education and Science if his Department has received a request for the allocation of a special needs assistant for a person (details supplied) in Dublin 4; if the application and psychological reports submitted are sufficient to make the decision on the allocation of a special needs assistant; the length of time it will be before a decision is made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28358/03]
Applications for special educational needs supports received between 14 February 2003 and 31 August 2003 are being 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. I confirm that the application referred to by the Deputy is being considered by the dedicated team and the school concerned will be informed of the outcome as early as possible in the current school year.
Question No. 205 answered with Question No. 193.
206 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason a person (details supplied) in County Mayo is not getting the half hour per day resource teaching that was deemed necessary at their assessment and when resource teaching will be provided for this person. [28360/03]
I advised the Deputy of the position regarding the application for special educational needs supports for the pupil in question on 21 October 2003. My Department has received an application for resource teaching support for this pupil. Applications for SEN supports received between 14 February 2003 and 31 August 2003 are being 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 application from the school in question will be considered in this process and the school will be informed of the outcome as early as possible in the current school year.
