Written Answers. - Special Educational Needs.

Tuesday, 23 March 1999

Dáil Éireann Debate
Vol. 502 No. 3

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  580.  Mr. R. Bruton  Information on Richard Bruton  Zoom on Richard Bruton   asked the Minister for Education and Science  Information on Micheál Martin  Zoom on Micheál Martin   the plans, if any, he has to authorise the move of the brailling of books for primary and secondary school children from Arbor Hill to University College Dublin; and if he will provide funds for the move. [7658/99]

Minister for Education and Science (Mr. Martin): Information on Micheál Martin  Zoom on Micheál Martin  My Department is currently in discussion with the authorities at University College Dublin in relation to the matter raised by the Deputy.

The objective is to secure agreement on the utilisation of the college's brailling facilities for the production of braille books for children attending first and second level schools. The question of funding for any such activity will be addressed in the discussions.

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