Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 29 September 2004
478 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 242 of 6 July, 2004 the progress made with regard to the appointment of the resource teacher for a school (details supplied) in County Sligo as assessments have already been carried out; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22071/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraThree applications for resource teaching support were received from the school in question. It would be expected that the needs referred to in two of these applications can be met from within the current resource-learning support teaching allocation available to the school. This is in accordance with the new weighted model of teacher allocation for pupils who fall within the high-incidence disability categories.
The third application does not meet the criteria for resource teaching support under the terms of my Department's circulars. The school authorities have been notified accordingly. This application will be reconsidered if additional information on to the pupil's teaching needs is received in my Department.
