Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 September 2014
1283. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will reverse the decision to reduce teacher and special needs assistant numbers at St. Michael’s House, Baldoyle, Dublin 13 as a matter of urgency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33537/14]
View answerThe National Council for Special Education (NCSE), through its network of Special Educational Needs Organisers (SENOs), is responsible for the allocation of staffing in special schools. The NCSE operates within my Department's criteria in allocating such support.
The NCSE is currently examining the current staffing allocation in the school to which the Deputy refers, with reference to its current enrolment and student profile.On completion of this examination, the school will be notified of the outcome.
