Special Educational Needs Staff

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 24 March 2021

Wednesday, 24 March 2021

Questions (912)

John Brady

Question:

912. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Education the stage of the recruitment process for a special educational needs organiser for an area (details supplied) following the retirement of the previous organiser; the process and timeframe for filling the vacancy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15288/21]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Education

The National Council for Special Education (NCSE) is an independent statutory body which has been established in accordance with the provisions of the Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act 2004.

Special Educational Needs Organisers (SENOs) are recruited and employed directly by the NCSE. As this question relates to the timeframe for the recruitment process for a special educational needs organiser, this question has been referred to the NCSE for their consideration and direct reply to the Deputy.