Brian Hayes
Question:811 Mr. B. Hayes asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will confirm that a boy (details supplied) in Dublin 24 has not attended school since December 2001 and that the South-Western Area Health Board has on two separate occasions contacted the special needs section in his Department requesting support for this person who clearly needs special support and attention; if home tuition will be provided for him until a local school offers him a place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8902/02]