Pat Carey
Ceist:489 Mr. P. Carey asked the Minister for Education and Science the supports available to a person (details supplied) in Dublin 11 who is dyslexic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9741/02]
Vol. 551 No. 2
489 Mr. P. Carey asked the Minister for Education and Science the supports available to a person (details supplied) in Dublin 11 who is dyslexic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9741/02]
My Department allocates resources to second level schools to cater for special needs pupils. Applications for such support are made to my Department by the relevant school authorities. Each case is considered on its merits and determined on the advice of the psychological service.
490 Mr. P. Carey asked the Minister for Education and Science the supports which will be available to a person (details supplied) in Dublin 11 to address this person's needs as identified in a report by a psychologist from the national educational psychological service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9742/02]
I have asked my Department to investigate the issue raised by the Deputy as a matter of urgency with a view to ensuring that any necessary support services are put in place.