School Staffing.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 April 2004

Tuesday, 27 April 2004

Questions (341)

Jimmy Deenihan

Question:

399 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Education and Science if a resource teacher can be appointed to Kenmare national school or Kenmare community college to accommodate a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11676/04]

Written answers

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

My Department has no record of having received an application for special education supports for the pupil referred to by the Deputy from either of the schools in question.

However, arrangements are being made to have my Department's inspectorate investigate the matter further.