Billy Timmins (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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Question 421: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if a physical education teacher is employed at an institution (details supplied); if so, when this position was filled; the number of classes that have taken place since the appointment; the number of young offenders who attended; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2439/07]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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St. Patrick's Institution have acquired the services, on a part time basis, of two physical education teachers. The teachers will provide four sessions per week. It is anticipated that each session will be attended by approximately eight offenders. This arrangement commenced on Monday, 22 January, 2007 and four sessions were held in the first week of operation.