Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 November 2004
336 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason for the delay in opening the unit for children with autism at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; if there will be any further delays; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27866/04]
View answerMy officials wrote to the school authorities on 15 April 2004 advising them of my Department's willingness to establish two special classes for children with autism on receipt of a formal application from the board of management. The matter was further discussed at a meeting between school representatives and Department officials last June. My understanding of the outcome of that meeting is that the points raised were to have been taken up by the school representatives with the board of management with a view to making further contact with my Department.
