305 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for Education and Science when arrears will be paid to all special needs assistants as agreed under the PCW and PPF on 14 December 2000; when a person (details supplied) in County Wexford will receive arrears; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29491/01]

354 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Education and Science if arrears of remuneration under the PCW and the Programme for Prosperity and Fairness are due to a person (details supplied) in County Wexford; the dates of employment giving rise to entitlement to such arrears; the reason these arrears remain outstanding; when these arrears payments will be made to the person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29894/01]

I propose to take Questions Nos. 305 and 354 together.