Dáil Éireann - Volume 668 - 19 November, 2008 - Written Answers.


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Dáil Éireann - Volume 668 - 19 November, 2008

Written Answers. - Special Educational Needs.

Deputy Joe McHugh Deputy Joe McHugh

Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will reassess the case of a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41801/08]

Deputy Seán Haughey Deputy Seán Haughey

Deputy Seán Haughey: The National Council for Special Education (NCSE) has responsibility, through its network of Special Educational Needs Organisers (SENOs), for the establishment of special education facilities and for allocating resource teachers and special needs assistants to schools to support children with special needs. School transport for children with special needs is generally provided to the nearest recognised mainstream school, special class/special school or unit that is, or can be resourced to meet the child’s special educational needs under my Department’s criteria. My Department will request the NCSE to clarify the position regarding the allocation of resources.

Dáil Éireann 668 Written Answers. Special Educational Needs.

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