90 Ms Keogh asked the Minister for Education the resources, if any, she proposes to provide in order to ensure that children with disabilities and learning difficulties are enabled to take an active and equal part in education which is integrated in every way; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13060/97]

Since my appointment as Minister for Education I have deployed significant additional resources to facilitate access to education services on a fully integrated basis for children with disabilities and learning difficulties.

Measures which I have already taken include the allocation of an additional 241 remedial teachers and 39 resource teachers to meet the specific needs of these children. I am also considering the possibility of allocating further remedial and resource teacher posts to the primary sector for the forthcoming school year.

The White Paper on Education "Charting our Education Future" sets out the Government's policy for the provision of suitable education services for pupils with special needs, both in an integrated environment and in special educational facilities.