79 Deputy Charlie O’Connor asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding staffing in respect of a school (details supplied) in Dublin 24; if she will appreciate the concern of the community in this matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1850/11]

The Deputy will be aware that the National Council for Special Education (NCSE) is an independent agency with responsibility for determining the appropriate staffing levels in relation to the support of pupils with special educational needs in mainstream and special schools. The NCSE operates within my Department's policy in allocating this support.

The NCSE has advised my Department that the school concerned has been allocated sufficient resources to cater for the special educational needs of all of the pupils enrolled in the school in the current school year.

I have arranged for the details supplied to be forwarded to the NCSE for their attention and direct reply.