Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 June 2004
265 Mr. Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Science if a school (details supplied) in County Kildare will receive an extra mainstream teacher for September 2004 under the teacher support pilot scheme. [17431/04]
View answerA detailed review of all such initiatives is near completion. I hope to announce the outcome shortly. Any decision to extend the pilot project will depend on the review's findings.
266 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Science if his Department is prepared to sanction the necessary finance to appoint a resource teacher for children in a school (details supplied). [17440/04]
View answerMy Department has received an application for the establishment of an autistic class in the school referred to by the Deputy. Assessment reports in respect of potential pupils were received in my Department on 14 June and these have been referred to the national educational psychological service for recommendation. A decision will be conveyed to the school as soon as a recommendation has been received from NEPS. Meanwhile, my officials are continuing to liaise with the school on an ongoing basis concerning the application.
