Special Educational Needs

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 1 March 2012

Thursday, 1 March 2012

Questions (91)

Brendan Smith

Question:

90 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a school place in respect of a person (details supplied). [12016/12]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Skills (Deputy Ruairí Quinn)

The National Council for Special Education (NCSE), through the local special educational needs organisers (SENOs), is responsible for processing applications from primary and post primary schools for special educational needs supports, including the approval of special classes for autism. The NCSE operates within my Department's criteria in allocating such support. All schools have the names and contact details of their local SENO. Parents may also contact their local SENO directly to discuss their child's special educational needs, using the contact details available on www.ncse.ie.

I have arranged for the matters raised by the Deputy to be forwarded to the NCSE for their direct reply.