342 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason a person (details supplied) was refused a laptop for their studies in view of their dyslexia and that the student has problems writing and spelling; the reason it was proposed that an Alpha Smart would be considered appropriate; if she will reconsider the request in view of the disadvantage this student suffers because of their dyslexia and the fact that they are studying for their leaving certificate in 2008; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28144/07]

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342 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason a person (details supplied) was refused a laptop for their studies in view of their dyslexia and that the student has problems writing and spelling; the reason it was proposed that an Alpha Smart would be considered appropriate; if she will reconsider the request in view of the disadvantage this student suffers because of their dyslexia and the fact that they are studying for their leaving certificate in 2008; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28144/07]

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