Special Educational Needs.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 March 2005

Tuesday, 8 March 2005

Ceisteanna (338)

Fergus O'Dowd

Ceist:

383 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the application for extra hours to be granted to the special needs assistants in a school (details supplied) in County Louth; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7501/05]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Education and Science (Ms Hanafin)

An application for special needs assistant support from the school in question was received in my Department. A review of the existing level of SNA support in the school has recently been completed and a decision on the application will be conveyed to the school shortly.