Denis Naughten (Longford-Roscommon, Fine Gael)
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Question 1170: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of vacancies for deaf teachers within the regional service at present; the regions involved; her plans to fill these posts; when each position became vacant; the measures taken to date to fill each post; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25093/05]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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At present there are two vacancies for deaf teachers within the regional service, both of which are in the Dublin area. The two positions became vacant on 31 August 2005 due to retirements.

I am pleased to inform the Deputy that interviews are due to be held on 28 September 2005 to select suitable candidates to fill the vacancies. My Department intends to fill the vacancies as quickly as possible after the interview date.

Officials in the Department are examining caseloads and regions within the visiting teacher service to ensure that there is a comprehensive coverage for the whole country. I expect that this review will be complete in the coming weeks.