Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 March 2004
239 Mr. Glennon asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason there is no representation from the primary sector on the special education council recently announced; if it is his intention to co-opt such a representative; and, if so when such a co-option can be expected. [7450/04]
View answerAs I have previously stated, in establishing the council I did not set out to create a body representative of any particular sectoral interest. It is important that the council should function in a cohesive, non-representative manner. The 13 council members I have appointed have a wide range of relevant knowledge and expertise.
The Deputy may be interested to know that in February I appointed Ms Sinéad McLaughlin to the council. Ms McLaughlin is the principal of Scoil Íosagáin in Buncrana, County Donegal. This is the last appointment to be made to the council.
