Pat Upton
Ceist:387 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Education the way in which the needs of pupils who require a remedial teacher at a school (details supplied) in Dublin 12 are met; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Remedial Education Requirements.
Remedial education at primary level is a matter in the first instance for ordinary primary teachers. The majority of pupils with remedial needs would be helped within the scope of the ordinary teaching service.
Remedial teachers constitute the main additional resource for addressing the problem of under achievement in primary schools. In the case of the school in question, a full time remedial teacher is in place to address the particular needs of the pupils requiring remedial instruction.