Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 April 2012
334 Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will expedite an application for home tuition in respect of a child (details supplied) in Dublin 15; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18475/12]
View answer401 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills the support available to a family (details supplied) in Dublin 15 [19345/12]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 334 and 401 together.
The Deputy will be aware that 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 establishment of special classes in various geographical areas as required. The NCSE operates within my Department's criteria in allocating such support. The NCSE also has a role to assist parents in identifying suitable school placements for children with special educational needs and can provide a valuable support in this regard. 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. With regard to the home tuition application, the child in question is not eligible for tuition and a letter to this effect issued to his parents at the end of March.
