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Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 February 2004

Tuesday, 17 February 2004

Ceisteanna (193)

Jerry Cowley

Ceist:

277 Dr. Cowley asked the Minister for Education and Science when a personal assistant will be provided for a person (details supplied) in County Mayo to enable them to attend playschool and in time to attend primary school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4528/04]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Education and Science (Mr. N. Dempsey)

I advise the Deputy that the provision of a personal assistant to enable the child in question attend a pre-school is a matter for the relevant health board. I can confirm that the child concerned is receiving support from my Department's visiting teacher service.