Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 February 2014
126. Deputy Colm Keaveney asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he is satisfied that children with dyslexia are receiving the help they require in school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8969/14]
View answerMainstream schools have been allocated some 5,520 additional teachers, through general allocation, to provide extra teaching supports for children with high incidence special educational needs and Specific Learning Disabilities, including Dyslexia.
Schools utilise these resources to ensure that children with Dyslexia receive the help they require. My Department has provided guidance to schools in relation to the utilisation of these additional teaching resources.
A number of special schools and special classes have also been established to meet the needs of children with Specific Learning Disability, including Dyslexia. There are 4 Special Schools and 15 Special Classes catering for pupils with Specific Learning Disability.
Further resources provided to schools to support Dyslexia include an information resource pack on Dyslexia which has been made available to all Primary and Post Primary schools, funding for the purchase of specialised equipment, special arrangements at state exams, and additional training for teachers who support children with Dyslexia, through the Special Education Support Service.
