Eamon Gilmore (Dún Laoghaire, Labour)

The Tánaiste is the line Minister and it is a matter that has been debated in the House. What I am following up on is a commitment which was given in that debate that there would be a review of the position on special needs assistants. Many parents are concerned about this, as are many of the special needs assistants who have been put under notice. I want to know when the Tánaiste, in her capacity as Minister for Education and Skills, will make a further statement to the House to clarify the position on special needs assistants.

In mid-February, the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government promised he would publish the report on the Dublin Docklands Authority within weeks. When will that report be laid before the House?

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