Special Educational Needs

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 December 2020

Tuesday, 15 December 2020

Questions (317)

Denis Naughten

Question:

317. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Education when the ASD class at a school (details supplied) will be established; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43477/20]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Education and Skills

It is open to any school to make an application to the National Council for Special Education (NCSE) for the establishment of specialised provision and where sanctioned, a range of supports, including capital funding, is made available to the school.

In considering such applications, the NSCE may liaise with the relevant section of my Department regarding the availability of suitable accommodation in the school. However, my Department is not involved in adjudicating on the applications received by the NCSE from schools.

Accordingly, the question is being referred to the NCSE for direct reply to the Deputy.

Question No. 318 answered with Question No. 316.