Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Thursday, 17 Feb 1994

Vol. 439 No. 1

Written Answers. - Remedial Teacher.

Alan M. Dukes

Ceist:

62 Mr. Dukes asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to the fact that an application for a remedial teacher was first made by Scoil Bhríde national school, Athgarvan, Newbridge, County Kildare, over 11 years ago; and to the serious disadvantage which a large number of pupils attending the school are suffering; and if she will meet representatives of the school's board of management with a view to the appointment of a remedial teacher to the school.

Minister for Education (Ms Bhreathnach)

I am aware of the case made by the school in question for the allocation of a remedial teacher. As recently announced, I intend to allocate an additional 100 remedial teacher posts with effect from September next.

The needs of the school in question will be fully considered in the context of this allocation and in these circumstances I do not consider that the meeting requested would serve any useful purpose at this time.