asked the Minister for Education if he will appoint a physical education teacher to cater for the 110 pupils attending the special school at St. Anne's, Sean Ross Abbey, Roscrea, County Tipperary.

My Department would be prepared to consider an application from the authorities of St. Anne's special school for a grant to assist in the employment of part time physical education teacher for pupils enrolled in the school. Such application should be made to my Department's special education section.