Special Educational Needs.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 April 2004

Tuesday, 27 April 2004

Questions (278)

Seamus Kirk

Question:

337 Mr. Kirk asked the Minister for Education and Science the criteria applicable for applications for resource teachers at second level schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11286/04]

Written answers

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

My Department allocates additional resources to second level schools and vocational educational committees to cater for students with special educational needs. Applications for such support are made to my Department by the relevant school authority or VEC. Each application is considered on the basis of the assessed needs of the pupils involved and the nature and level of support provided is determined on the advice of the psychological service.