Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 September 2008
602 Deputy Enda Kenny asked the Minister for Education and Science the arrangements that have been made for the education of a child (details supplied) in County Mayo; his views on whether the proposals made are adequate for this child’s particular circumstances; the location at which it is proposed to provide the education in view of the fact that there is insufficient space in the home in question; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32360/08]
View answerThe National Educational Welfare Board (NEWB) is the statutory agency which can assist parents who are experiencing difficulty in securing a school place for their child. I understand from enquires made by officials of my Department that the NEWB are providing assistance to the mother of the child concerned in respect of this matter. Pending the securing of a school place for the child Home Tuition has recently been sanctioned as an interim measure. Officials of my Department have been in contact with the mother to provide her with information and assistance on the operation of the home tuition scheme within her home.
