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Dáil
‹ Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Remedial Teachers.

Monitoring children needing remedial support

Summary

Collins asked how children with learning difficulties are professionally monitored. The Minister said the issue required a separate question, and the Chair moved to Question No. 34.

Edward Collins Mr. E. Collins Fine Gael

I regard the content of this question as vital to the future education of many children in Ireland, especially those in the under-privileged areas. Can the Minister tell me what is the modus operandi of monitoring children who are backward? The Minister mentioned that, in primary schools, it is primarily up to the class teacher. While I appreciate the practical need for that what professional monitoring is——

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Joseph Brennan An Ceann Comhairle Fianna Fáil

The Deputy's question asked how many such children there are. This is a separate question.

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If the Deputy puts down a separate question I will reply to it.

Deputy Keating rose.

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Joseph Brennan An Ceann Comhairle Fianna Fáil

I am calling Question No. 34. Will Deputy Keating please resume his seat?

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