Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 26 Mar 2002

Vol. 551 No. 2

Written Answers. - Special Educational Needs.

Bernard J. Durkan

Question:

480 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the future of the DEC section of St. Vincent de Paul school, Navan Road, Dublin 7; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9724/02]

Austin Currie

Question:

500 Mr. Currie asked the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the concerns of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15 at proposed changes at a school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9846/02]

Pat Carey

Question:

528 Mr. P. Carey asked the Minister for Education and Science his views on whether the provision for a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15 is appropriate; if an examination of these needs can be undertaken with a view to allowing this person continue in the environment where he has been getting appropriate care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10049/02]

Minister for Education and Science (Dr. Woods)

I propose to take Questions Nos. 480, 500 and 528 together.

I have noted the concerns to which the Deputies refer. I have asked my Department to investigate the issue as a matter of urgency with a view to ensuring the person in question continues to receive appropriate support services.