Vol. 518 No. 3
274 Mr. N. Ahern asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will report on the request and need of St. Paul's special school, Coolgreena Road, Dublin 9, for four extra special needs assistants; the level of assistance approved; the reason vacancies exist; and if a full complement of staff can be put in place for the next school year. [12009/00]
275 Mr. P. Carey asked the Minister for Education and Science when his Department will be in a position to examine the request of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9 to have four additional special needs assistants allocated at the request of a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12017/00]
299 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason a school (details supplied) has not received four special needs assistants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11560/00]
309 Mr. Haughey asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will sanction the appointment of four additional special needs assistants to a school (details supplied) in Dublin 9 in view of the fact the school in question will find it very difficult to operate without them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11621/00]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 274, 275, 299 and 309 together.
The school in question is entitled to additional special needs assistant support. My Department's inspectorate is currently examining the precise needs of the school to ensure that adequate additional support is provided, having regard to the needs of pupils attending the school. It is expected that my Department will be in a position to notify the school shortly in relation to its allocation of additional special needs assistant posts.
