Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 795: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the special classes being provided by the Celbridge branch of the Dyslexia Association of Ireland at both primary and second level and to the urgent need for financial assistance, in view of the wide range of classes being provided and the obvious costs involved; if she will consider an application for assistance with a view to meeting the ongoing funding requirements of the association in Celbridge; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10546/05]

Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 909: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the special classes being provided by the Celbridge branch of the Dyslexia Association of Ireland at both primary and second level and to the urgent need for financial assistance, in view of the wide range of classes being provided and the obvious costs involved; if she will consider an application for assistance with a view to meeting the ongoing funding requirements of the association in Celbridge; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10545/05]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 909 and 795 together.

My Department has provided annual funding of €63,500 to the Dyslexia Association of Ireland since 1999. I understand this funding has helped the association to operate an information service for members and the public. In addition, it is understood that part of this funding has assisted in meeting the costs associated with the attendance of some children from disadvantaged backgrounds at workshops and programmes organised by the association. The Department has received representations from certain branches of the Dyslexia Association of Ireland expressing concern at the escalating costs of running the workshops. It is in communication with the association at central level in relation to its funding requirements.