School Staffing.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 27 October 2004

Wednesday, 27 October 2004

Ceisteanna (74)

Joan Burton

Ceist:

178 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason she has not replaced six visiting teachers for deaf and blind children in Counties Galway, Mayo, Waterford, Wicklow, Cavan and Monaghan; if she will move to resolve the lack of access to specialised supports for the hundreds of children affected; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26128/04]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Education and Science (Ms Hanafin)

My Department proposes to assess the role of the visiting teacher service in the context of the level and range of teacher supports now being provided for children with special educational needs. I expect that the review will be completed within the current school term.

A decision on the filling of vacancies will be based on the outcome of the review.