Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 May 2004
191 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Science if places have been granted to persons (details supplied) in County Kilkenny at the language unit Kilkenny, as they both urgently require speech therapy; the number on the waiting list for this service; the way he intends to deal with the issue; if a transport grant is being or will be paid in this case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15565/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraI understand that the persons in question are on a waiting list for enrolment in the language unit in Kilkenny. The enrolment of pupils in the language unit is a matter for the school's board of management and is considered in the context of criteria set out by it. I understand that the board will shortly be making decisions on pupil placements in the unit for the coming school year. The matter of transport grant will be considered following the offer of places by the school management.
