Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 April 2014
194. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide the locations and numbers of special classes for children with ASD in County Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16235/14]
View answerI wish to advise the Deputy that the 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 resource teaching and Special Needs Assistant (SNA) support as well as the establishment of special classes in various geographical areas as required. The NCSE operates within my Department's criteria in allocating such support. Details of special classes for for children with autism attached to mainstream schools at primary and post primary level are available on the NCSE website www.ncse.ie and can be viewed on a per county basis. Details of any new special classes which will be opened for the coming school year will also be detailed on the NCSE website once this has been finalised.
