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]
View answerDáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 December 2020
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]
View answerIt 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.