Olwyn Enright
Ceist:267 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Education and Science when he intends to sanction a part-time resource teacher for Scoil Mhuire Con vent, Clondalkin, Dublin 22; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26057/03]
Written Answers. - School Staffing.
Minister for Education and Science (Mr. Dempsey):
My Department received an application for resource teaching support and special needs assistant support for a number of pupils attending the school referred to by the Deputy.
Applications for special educational needs supports received between 14 February 2003 and 31 August 2003 are being examined at present on the basis of the supporting professional reports 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, including that referred to by the Deputy, will be informed of the outcome as early as possible in the current school year.