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Special Educational Needs.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 July 2004

Tuesday, 6 July 2004

Questions (237, 238)

John Perry

Question:

270 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason that sanction for the unit specifically for autism at a school (details supplied) has not been received from his Department; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the NEP service is reviewing the psychology files of the children and that sanction in writing cannot be given until this process is completed; the reason the process is taking a very long time; if he will sanction it immediately; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20263/04]

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I am aware that an application for an autistic spectrum disorder unit for the school referred to by the Deputy has been received in my Department. My officials are currently liaising with the national educational psychological services regarding this application and a response will issue to the school in question as quickly as possible.

Bernard J. Durkan

Question:

271 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science if a person (details supplied) will continue to receive funding for specialist one to one teaching; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20264/04]

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The person in question currently attends a school for physically disabled children. The current recommended pupil-teacher ratio for this disability category is 10:1. I understand that the class currently operates at a ratio of 5:1. My officials are continuing to liaise with my Department's inspectorate and the school concerning the pupil's specific educational needs.

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