Vol. 508 No. 4
251 Mr. Crawford asked the Minister for Education and Science when persons (details supplied) in County Monaghan will know if their son, who needs to attend a special speech class, will be accepted at a school in County Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19254/99]
I am aware of the case to which the Deputy refers.
I have asked my Department's inspectorate to contact the child's parents with a view to deciding how his special needs can best be addressed.
Special classes are established for children with specific speech and language disorders where a need has been identified and supported by up-to-date psychological and speech therapy reports. Speech therapy services provided by the relevant health board form part of the special support package made available to pupils attending such classes.
