Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 April 2011
164 Deputy Olivia Mitchell asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide a progress report on efforts to secure a post-primary class in a local school to provide for special need children due to leave a school (details supplied) over the next number of years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6811/11]
View answerThe National Council for Special Education (NCSE), through its network of local Special Educational Needs Organisers (SENOs), is responsible for processing applications from primary and post primary schools for special educational needs supports, including applications for the establishment of special classes, in various geographical areas as required. I have arranged for the details supplied to be forwarded to the NCSE for their attention and direct reply.
All schools have the names and contact details of their local SENO. Parents may also contact the SENO directly to discuss their child's special educational needs, using the contact details available on www.ncse.ie.
