Vol. 533 No. 6
459 Mr. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science if an additional resource teacher has been sought for a school (details supplied) in County Westmeath; if, noting the particular behavioural and management difficulties of a group of children at this school and the importance of ensuring each student attains his or full potential, he will urgently review resources available to deal with these students in this school. [9833/01]
My Department allocates additional teaching hours in respect of pupils with assessed special educational needs. Each such case is considered on its merits.
My Department has not, to date, received an application for additional teaching resources to cater for the needs of a group of children at the school referred to by the Deputy. Should such an application be received from the authorities of the school in question, through County Westmeath Vocational Education Committee, it will be considered by my Department.
