Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 4 November 2004
188 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Education and Science if additional hours will be provided for a special needs assistant at a school (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27664/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraI can confirm that an application for an increase in the level of special needs assistant, SNA, support from part-time to full-time has been received from the school referred to by the Deputy.
The application will be considered by my Department and a decision will be conveyed to the school at the earliest possible date.
189 Mr. McHugh asked the Minister for Education and Science if a special needs pre-school will be put in place at a location (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27700/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraI wish to advise the Deputy that the issue raised by him is a matter for my colleague, the Minister for Health and Children.
