Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 29 September 2004
544 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Education and Science when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will be provided with a special needs assistant, following his assessment in 2003; and the help available to him. [22376/04]
View answerI understand that a school in the area referred to by the Deputy has made an application to establish a special class for autism which may cater for the needs of the pupil in question. Provision is made in such classes for special needs assistant support.
The application is currently being processed by my Department and the school will be notified of the outcome as soon as possible.
545 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science if a person (details supplied) in County Kildare will be awarded a full time care assistant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22377/04]
View answerMy Department has sanctioned a special needs assistant for 23.3 hours per week for the pupil in question. This post has been sanctioned on a temporary basis and is subject to review. The school authorities have been informed of this decision.
