Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 7 October 2004
144 Cecilia Keaveney asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to having a special needs assistant appointed for a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23855/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraI can confirm that my Department has received an application for special needs assistant support for the pupil referred to by the Deputy. My Department is considering the application together with a report prepared by my Department's inspectorate. The application is also being considered in the context of the resources available to the school and a response will issue to the school as quickly as possible.
145 Cecilia Keaveney asked the Minister for Education and Science the position in relation to having a special needs assistant appointed for a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23856/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraI can confirm to the Deputy that my Department received an application for special needs assistant support for the pupil in question. At present, my Department is considering the levels and deployment of SNA support in mainstream national schools generally and the application is being considered in this context. A decision on the application will be conveyed to the school as soon as this process has been completed.
