Paul McGrath
Ceist:176 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science the pay scales for persons employed as special classroom assistants by his Department; the category of PRSI which applies to these employees; if they are paid during mid-term breaks and school holidays; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that some of these employees are leaving this service due to the low rates of pay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27299/01]