Special Educational Needs Services Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 November 2012

Tuesday, 6 November 2012

Questions (333)

Róisín Shortall

Question:

333. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will outline his Department's response in relation to a proposal put forward by a school (details supplied) in relation to the provision of a unit for post primary aged students who are disabled or visually impaired; and if he will outline the engagement that has taken place to date with the Multiple Disabilities and Visual Impairment Steering Committee in respect of this project. [47987/12]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Skills

I understand that the National Council for Special Education (NCSE) met representatives of the school referred to by the Deputy recently to discuss the proposal in question. My Department is currently engaging with the NCSE regarding the proposal and will be in further contact with the school in due course.