Special Educational Needs.

Wednesday, 29 September 2004

Questions (375)

John McGuinness

Question:

552 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will approve as a matter of urgency a full-time assistant for a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22426/04]

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Written answers

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

Following a review, my Department has approved a special needs assistant for 18.5 hours and five hours resource teaching per week for the person in question.

The school authorities have been informed of this decision.