Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 17 June 2004
112 Mr. Connolly asked the Minister for Education and Science if it is his intention to provide the services of a learning support teacher exclusively to a school (details supplied) in County Monaghan in view of the school’s particular circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18195/04]
View answerThe school referred to by the Deputy currently has the services of a full-time shared learning support teacher.
My Department is at present 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 for the school in question. I can confirm, 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.
