Special Educational Needs.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 November 2004

Tuesday, 30 November 2004

Ceisteanna (431)

Fergus O'Dowd

Ceist:

482 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for Education and Science, further to Parliamentary Question No. 134 of 12 October 2004, if extra special needs assistance hours will be allocated to persons (details supplied) in County Louth; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31312/04]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Education and Science (Ms Hanafin)

My Department received applications for an increase in the level of special needs assistant support for the pupils in question. The applications will be considered and a decision will be conveyed to the school at the earliest possible date.