Vol. 572 No. 6
223 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason a person (details supplied) in County Mayo is not getting the half hour per day resource teaching that was deemed necessary at their assessment; and when resource teaching will be provided for this person. [24108/03]
My Department has 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 in question will be considered within this process.
