Written Answers. - Teaching Qualifications.

Tuesday, 27 May 2003

Dáil Eireann Debate
Vol. 567 No. 5

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  247.  Mr. Ferris  Information on Martin Ferris  Zoom on Martin Ferris   asked the Minister for Education and Science  Information on Noel Dempsey  Zoom on Noel Dempsey   the jobs which will be available for students taking a new course for special needs assistants run for the School of Practical Childcare; and when these jobs will be advertised. [14448/03]

Minister for Education and Science (Mr. N. Dempsey): Information on Noel Dempsey  Zoom on Noel Dempsey  Special needs assistants, SNAs, though paid by my Department, are employed by schools to provide for the care needs of pupils professionally assessed as having special requirements. It is a matter for schools' boards of management to recruit and appoint SNAs once sanction has been received from my Department.

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