School Facilities

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 3 February 2022

Thursday, 3 February 2022

Questions (289)

Denis Naughten

Question:

289. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Education the specific equipment used by her Department when completing acoustic assessments in a classroom; the formal training provided to personnel in advance of performing such an assessment; the reason that funding is not automatically provided for silencers for every primary school classroom in which there is a child with a diagnosed hearing impairment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5680/22]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Education

In relation to the Deputy’s question concerning acoustic assessments and associated training, this is a matter for the National Council for Special Education (NCSE) which I have referred for direct reply.

Schools may utilise existing funding streams from the Department, such as the Minor Works Grant, to provide chair silencers, if these are recommended.

Question No. 290 answered with Question No. 286.

Question No. 291 answered with Question No. 286.