Michael Noonan
Ceist:422 Mr. Noonan asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will report on the case of a person (details supplied) in County Limerick who has applied for a classroom assistant; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the child in question is unable to begin schooling until a decision has been made with regard to this application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30823/01]