Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 16 December 2004
203 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 326 of 5 October 2004, if she will issue approval for the computer to the person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33886/04]
View answerAn application on the provision of assistive technology for the pupil referred to by the Deputy has recently been received from the school authorities. My Department has approved the purchase of a Kurweil book scanner and laptop computer for this pupil under the grant scheme for the purchase of equipment for second level pupils with a disability. A letter has been issued to the school authorities to this effect. The funds will be paid when the necessary invoices are submitted to the Department.
204 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the fact that a person (details supplied) in County Wexford is in need of a special needs assistant who is attending a school in County Wexford; the action which will be taken to ensure that the special assistant will be granted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33887/04]
View answerMy Department has no record of receiving an application for special needs assistant support for the pupil in question. Any application received will be considered in the context of the pupil's special care needs, the criteria contained in circular 07/02 and the special needs assistant support available to the school.
