Special Educational Needs.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 March 2004

Tuesday, 23 March 2004

Questions (267)

John Bruton

Question:

267 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for Education and Science if, in regard to Parliamentary Question No. 252 of 9 March 2004 (details supplied), his Department has received the 18 psychological reports sent in by parents of autistic children, all of whom wish to attend the proposed CABAS school in south county Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8990/04]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Science (Mr. N. Dempsey)

The position is as indicated in my reply to Parliamentary Question No. 252. Details in respect of 12 of the 18 children for whom the facility is proposed are still awaited. To expedite matters, my Department will contact the proposers of the facility with a view to obtaining the outstanding details.