Written answers

Wednesday, 17 September 2014

Department of Education and Skills

Special Educational Needs Staffing

Photo of Finian McGrathFinian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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1283. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will reverse the decision to reduce teacher and special needs assistant numbers at St. Michael’s House, Baldoyle, Dublin 13 as a matter of urgency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33537/14]

Photo of Jan O'SullivanJan O'Sullivan (Limerick City, Labour)
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The National Council for Special Education (NCSE), through its network of Special Educational Needs Organisers (SENOs), is repsonsible for the allocation of staffing in special schools. The NCSE operates within my Department's criteria in allocating such support.

The NCSE is currently examining the current staffing allocation in the school to which the Deputy refers, with reference to its current enrolment and student profile.

On completion of this examination, the school will be notified of the outcome.

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