Special Educational Needs.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 October 2006

Tuesday, 24 October 2006

Questions (590)

Bernard J. Durkan

Question:

664 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Science the reason a special autism unit (details supplied) in County Kildare has not become fully operational in view of the fact that the unit has been built for more than three years; the nature of the issues outstanding in regard to the project; when she expects the opening to take place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34635/06]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Science (Ms Hanafin)

As previously advised, Officials from my Department, the National Council for Special Education and the Health Service Executive met with members of the Board of Management of the school in June 2006 in order to progress the opening of the unit.

The NCSE is continuing to liaise with the school on an ongoing basis in order to progress the situation.

Question No. 665 answered with QuestionNo. 633.