Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 2 June 2004
139 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Science the position with regard to the appointment of a remedial teacher for a school (details supplied) in County Carlow; if this appointment can be made as a matter of urgency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16775/04]
View answerThe school in question currently has the service of a shared learning support teacher. My Department is reviewing existing arrangements for the allocation of special educational supports to primary schools. In that context, my officials have initiated discussions on the matter with representative interests. At this stage, it would be premature to anticipate the outcome. I wish to point out, however, that the basic purpose of that review is to ensure that each school has the level of resources required to cater for its pupils with special educational needs.
