Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 548: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if the resource teaching hours will be improved for a person (details supplied) in Dublin 3; and if they will receive the maximum support with their learning disability. [5006/06]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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The Deputy will be aware that the National Council for Special Education, NCSE, which has been operational since 1 January 2005, is responsible for processing applications for special educational needs supports. More than 70 special educational needs organisers or SENOs have been recruited throughout the country and are a focal point of contact for schools and parents. My officials have been in contact with the NCSE and the local SENO and I understand that the pupil in question is in receipt of support from the school's learning support-resource teacher. The NCSE has not received any application from the school for further resources in respect of this child.