Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 22 March 2012
90 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide the details of the arrangements for the July provision this year in respect of children with an ASD diagnosis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15884/12]
View answerThe Deputy will be aware that the July Education Programme is available to all special schools and mainstream primary schools with special classes catering for children with autism that choose to extend their education services through the month of July. My Department also provides for a July Programme for pupils with a severe/profound general learning disability. Where school based provision is not feasible, home based provision may be grant aided.
Earlier this month all eligible schools were invited to take part in the programme for this year. Application forms for the home based provision will be available on my Department's web-site after the Easter holiday break.
