Jerry Cowley (Mayo, Independent)
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Question 277: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when a personal assistant will be provided for a person (details supplied) in County Mayo to enable them to attend playschool and in time to attend primary school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4528/04]

Noel Dempsey (Meath, Fianna Fail)
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I advise the Deputy that the provision of a personal assistant to enable the child in question attend a pre-school is a matter for the relevant health board. I can confirm that the child concerned is receiving support from my Department's visiting teacher service.