Brian Hayes (Dublin South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 542: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the cost of the provision of special needs assistants within primary and post-primary education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42241/08]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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The estimated cost for the provision of Special Needs Assistants in 2008 is €323.5 million. The breakdown is as follows: Primary — €267 million; Post Primary — €56.5 million.