Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 November 2015
953. Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for Education and Skills if home tuition can be provided for a child (details supplied) in Dublin 11 who has autism and is awaiting the outcome of a section 29 appeal, which could take some time, as the child has already been absent from school for several months. [37654/15]
View answerMy Department has received a section 29 appeal in respect of the child referred to by the Deputy. In accordance with the time frame set out in the Education Act 1998, all appeals must be dealt with within a period of 30 days from the date of the receipt of the appeal. This appeal will initially move to the facilitation stage.
At the current time no application in respect of Home Tuition has been received in respect of this child by my Department. Application forms for Home Tuition can be obtained from the local Educational Welfare Officer (EWO). The contact details for the EWO can be obtained from Educational Welfare Services, Tusla - Child and Family Agency, Floors 2-5, Brunel Building, Heuston South Quarter, Dublin 8, phone 01-7718500.
