Vol. 572 No. 6
214 Mr. Healy asked the Minister for Education and Science when he proposes to approve the application of Scoil Cormaic, Cashel, County Tipperary, for special needs assistance for a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary. [23997/03]
I am aware of the application referred to by the Deputy. It is expected that a decision on this case will be taken shortly and my officials will be in contact with the school at that stage.
215 Mr. Cregan asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will approve the application for resource teaching for a person (details supplied) in County Waterford. [24004/03]
My Department received an application for resource teaching support for the pupil referred to by the Deputy. All applications for special educational supports received between 14 February and 31 August 2003 will be examined on the basis of the supporting professional report(s) and in the context of resources already available at the school. The process involves an examination of each application and supporting documentation by a dedicated team of inspectors and psychologists. The schools concerned will be informed of the outcome as early as possible in the current school year. An application from the school referred to by the Deputy will be considered within this process.
