Michael D. Higgins
Ceist:581 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will appoint a remedial teacher to Carrig national school, Birr, County Offaly, in view of the fact that for many years the board of management and parents association of this school have been making representations for this appointment, and in view of the fact that they have a strong case for a remedial teacher and have a number of pupils attending the schools who would benefit greatly from such an appointment. [9886/99]