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39 Mr. Ryan asked the Minister for Education her views on whether extra funding and support services are required so that children with disability will benefit properly from integration in national schools; the action she proposes to take; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
43 Mr. Kemmy asked the Minister for Education if she will produce a charter of rights for all children with special educational needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
54 Mr. Kavanagh asked the Minister for Education her views on the need to provide additional training teachers involved in integration of children with disability in national schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
61 Tomás Mac Giolla asked the Minister for Education the plans she has for the greater integration of disabled children into the standard schools; the steps she is taking to ensure that all schools are physically accessible to disabled children, especially those in wheelchairs; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
I propose to take Questions Nos. 39, 43, 54 and 61 together. Consideration of the matters referred to in the questions will be considered by the Primary Education Review Body and their report will be available later this year. It will address issues concerning the structures and operation of primary education including those that relate specifically to education for children with disabilities.
It has been long established practice in my Department to ensure that all national schools are easily accessible to disabled children including those who use wheelchairs and to provide suitable toilet facilities where required. All new national schools are designed on the basis of the provision of these facilities as a matter of course.
