Written Answers. - Special Educational Needs.

Tuesday, 30 May 2000

Dáil Eireann Debate
Vol. 520 No. 1

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  397.  Mr. J. Bruton  Information on John Bruton  Zoom on John Bruton   asked the Minister for Education and Science  Information on Michael J. Woods  Zoom on Michael J. Woods   the reason his Department has refused to grant a person (details supplied) in County Meath the services of a remedial teacher; the reason he has not responded to letters written by the person's parents in relation to this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15200/00]

Minister for Education and Science (Dr. Woods): Information on Michael J. Woods  Zoom on Michael J. Woods  I very much regret the delay in responding to the parents of the child in question.

I have asked my Department's inspectorate to investigate the child's needs as a matter of urgency. Upon receipt of the inspectorate's report, my Department will be in touch with the school authorities and the child's parents on this matter.

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