Vol. 487 No. 6
353 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will have arrangements made for a suitable educational placement for a person (details supplied) in County Dublin in view of the fact that he has been diagnosed with Asperger syndrome condition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4948/98]
My Department has been actively engaged in seeking to arrange a suitable educational placement for the child in question.
I would be hopeful that the necessary arrangements will be put in place shortly to accommodate the child's educational needs.
354 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will have arrangements made for an appropriate educational placement for a person (details supplied) in view of the fact that he has been diagnosed as a high functioning autistic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4949/98]
My Department's inspectorate is in ongoing contact with the mother of the child in question.
I understand that the child was assessed very recently and that the assessment report is currently awaited. As soon as the assessment report comes to hand, the question of a suitable placement will be pursued.
