Group hearing aids for St Joseph’s

Summary

McGinley sought a decision on group hearing aids, saying the delayed equipment was needed to support modern teaching. Fahey said discussions were ongoing, acknowledged the urgency and said decisions would be made quickly.

Dinny McGinley Mr. McGinley Fine Gael

Another area of considerable concern is the equipment. I understand the group hearing aids costing about £30,000 have not yet been supplied to the school and that is putting severe pressure on teachers there——

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Seán Treacy An Ceann Comhairle Independent

Ceistle do thoil.

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Dinny McGinley Mr. McGinley Fine Gael

——to use the most modern techniques. Will the Minister of State give us an indication as to when he will be able to sanction the provision of these important facilities? I understand the application has been in the Department for more than a year.

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Frank Fahey Mr. F. Fahey Fianna Fáil

I cannot give an undertaking at this stage as to when decisions will be taken as the discussions are ongoing. I know the situation is urgent and our intention is that decisions will be taken quickly.

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