Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 27 September 2006
1398 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason speech therapy services have not been provided for all students requiring it at a centre (details supplied) for two years; the plans in place to ensure that existing and recently graduated students are given access to the services at a later date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29768/06]
View answerAs the Deputy will be aware, the provision of therapy services is a matter for the Health Services Executive (HSE) and funding is provided to the HSE for such purposes. Consequently, the information requested by the Deputy is not available in my Department.
1399 Mr. Neville asked the Minister for Education and Science when a special needs assistant will be provided for a person (details supplied) in County Limerick. [29769/06]
View answerAs the Deputy is aware, the National Council for Special Education (NCSE) has been operational since 1st January 2005, and is responsible for processing applications for special educational needs (SEN) supports through its network of Special Educational Needs Organisers (SENOs).
The NCSE has advised that the local SENO has not as yet received a formal application for SEN supports from the school. I am informed, however, that the school authorities have been in contact with the local SENO and are in the process of making an application.
