Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 February 2005
322 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the provision of special services for children with Asperger’s syndrome at St. Joseph’s secondary school in Fairview; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5619/05]
View answerMy Department is actively engaged in pursuing the development of a second level programme for children with Asperger's syndrome on Dublin's north side. A letter outlining proposals regarding the establishment of a unit for pupils with Asperger's syndrome has recently issued to the school referred to by the Deputy.
