I understand that the child in question was assessed in May 2005 by a psychologist in private practice through the scheme for commissioning psychological assessments, SCPA, that is administered by the National Educational Psychological Service, NEPS, of my Department. I understand that a speech and language assessment and a multidisciplinary assessment were recommended in that report and that the school principal has made the appropriate referrals on the child's behalf to the relevant services. Those assessments are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive, HSE.