Vol. 539 No. 1
461 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will ensure an application for a special needs assistant-classroom assistant for a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath is immediately processed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19086/01]
My Department has received an application for a special needs assistant and an extension of resource teaching support for the pupil referred to by the Deputy. My Department's inspectorate is currently investigating this application. When the investigation is complete my officials will be in contact with the school authorities.
