David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael)
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Question 241: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the role of the National Behavioural Support Service; the numbers working in the service; the cost of the service in 2010 and 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4090/12]

Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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I would like to inform the Deputy that the National Behaviour Support Service (NBSS) was established by the Department of Education & Skills in 2006 in response to the recommendation in School Matters: The Report of the Task Force on Student Behaviour in Second Level Schools (2006). The role of the NBSS is to assist partner schools in addressing current behavioural concerns on three levels. The NBSS works with schools in addressing students' social, emotional, academic and behavioural needs at Level 1: whole school, Level 2: targeted intervention and Level 3: intensive individualised support.The NBSS also researches, collates and disseminates evidence that informs the development of a whole school positive behavioural approach that meets the needs of schools and provides sustainable long-term practice and outcomes.

There are 13 seconded teachers working in the service.

The cost of the service in 2010 was c€1.94m and in 2011 it was c€2.22m.