Micheál Carrigy (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

They need to be available in the car parks of all public buildings throughout the country.

Mr. Harris touched on teacher training. Did he have any discussions with the Department in regard to the model of training to give teachers more experience? I had a discussion with someone the other day who was going to work in a special class. Such a person should have to work in summer provision prior to going into work in such a class. We have heard stories about teachers arriving to teach a special class who have no experience at all in the area. That is not acceptable. Something must be put in place for people to get experience.

I am a firm believer in the school inclusion model. That is what we need to work towards, to ensure it is rolled out throughout the country. Speech and language therapy should be provided to children on a weekly basis. The Minister of State, Deputy Rabbitte, indicated that it could be part of the summer provision. People in third or fourth year of an occupational therapy course or a speech and language therapy course could be employed for the summer so that children would get the service through the summer as well. What are Mr. Harris's views on teacher training?