Tony Gregory (Dublin Central, Independent)
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Question 356: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if arrangements will be made to provide one to one tuition for a person (details supplied) in Dublin 1 with dyslexia and ADHD. [43533/06]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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The pupil referred to by the Deputy is currently enrolled in a special class with a pupil teacher ratio of 6:1. I understand that the pupil also has the support of an individual special needs assistant (SNA).

As the Deputy is aware, the National Council for Special Education (NCSE), through the local special educational needs organisers (SENO), is responsible for processing applications from schools for special needs supports.

My officials have been in contact with the local SENO who is not aware of any application for additional resources for this pupil. It is open to the parents-guardians or school to contact the SENO regarding any special educational needs that the pupil may have. Contact with the relevant SENO can be made by contacting the NCSE, Mill Street, Trim, Co. Meath, telephone number (046) 948 6400 or by accessing the NCSE website at www.ncse.ie.