John Cregan
Ceist:119 Mr. Cregan asked the Minister for Education and Science when a decision will be made on the application for resource teaching for a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny. [24704/03]
Written Answers. - Special Educational Needs.
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 2003 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.