School Staffing.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 23 June 2005

Thursday, 23 June 2005

Questions (235)

Pat Breen

Question:

234 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Education and Science, further to Question No. 199 of 12 May 2004, if the local SENO has made direct contact with the school authorities (details supplied) regarding a special needs assistant; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21737/05]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Science (Ms Hanafin)

As the Deputy is aware, the National Council for Special Education, NCSE, has been operational since 1 January 2005 and is responsible for processing applications for special educational needs, SEN, supports. My officials have been advised by the NCSE that the local special educational needs organiser, SENO, has examined the application for the pupil in question. I can confirm that the pupil has been sanctioned five hours' resource teaching support and access to a full-time special needs assistant. The school authorities have been notified accordingly.