Michael Noonan
Ceist:709 Mr. Noonan asked the Minister for Education and Science if his Department have been examining for some time an application for a computer from a person (details supplied) who requires this computer for educational attainment; the stage this application is currently at within his Department; if it is possible the person may not receive this assistance from his Department as they are not presently aligned with a primary school even though their autism precludes them from mainstream education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11394/02]