Special Educational Needs.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 February 2007

Tuesday, 13 February 2007

Questions (483)

Richard Bruton

Question:

553 Mr. Bruton asked the Minister for Education and Science if she has completed the assessment of the application by a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9 for a special needs assistant to help continue in mainstream education; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4908/07]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Science (Ms Hanafin)

As the Deputy is aware, the National Council for Special Education (NCSE), through the local special educational needs organisers (SENO), is responsible for processing applications from schools for special needs supports, including special needs assistant support. The SENOs also convey decisions on the applications directly to schools. My officials have been advised by the NCSE that the matter has been referred to the local SENO for attention.