Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I have some additional questions in respect of teachers in primary schools, teaching mainstream classes where some of the children have very complex needs. I have talked to some teachers who have told me they find it extremely difficult to teach the curriculum to the mainstream class where they have one, two or three children with challenging complex needs because there could be behavioural needs, problems socialising or emotional difficulties. The Department provides some supports to teachers. Please outline the undergraduate and continuing professional development to help teachers cope with the challenges in these situations.