asked the Minister for Education (i) the number of schools for mentally retarded children in Dublin city and county, (ii) the total attendance at these schools, (iii) the total number of teachers employed in these schools and (iv) the number of children awaiting admission.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Dublin Schools for Mentally Retarded Children.
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There are 14 schools for mentally retarded children in Dublin city and county catering for approximately 1,140 children. There are 75 teachers recognised by my Department in these schools.
I have no information regarding the number of children awaiting admission to schools for mentally retarded children in Dublin city and county.