John Perry
Question:60 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will report on the work to date of the National Council for Special Education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5197/04]
View answerThursday, 19 February 2004
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On foot of a Government decision, I formally established the National Council for Special Education on 24 December 2003 by order; the order in question was the National Council for Special Education (Amendment) Order 2003. Under the terms of the order, the council must make an annual report to the Minister for Education and Science and may be directed by the Minister from time to time to submit information regarding the performance of its functions. The council has been in existence for approximately seven working weeks and I am aware that it is engaged in the tasks involved in setting up its operation, including the task of recruiting special education needs organisers. Therefore, I have not required it to submit information on its work to me.