Special Educational Needs.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 26 January 2005

Wednesday, 26 January 2005

Ceisteanna (1044)

John McGuinness

Ceist:

1107 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Science the progress for an application made for a special needs assistant and a teacher for a school (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1253/05]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Education and Science (Ms Hanafin)

My Department has approved an additional teaching post and three special needs assistant posts at the school concerned to support the additional pupil intake. The school authorities were notified on 10 January 2005.