Legislative Measures

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 October 2021

Wednesday, 13 October 2021

Questions (139)

Ivana Bacik

Question:

139. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Education when she proposes to commence section 8 of the Education (Admission to Schools) Act 2018; and the reason for the delay in commencement. [50114/21]

Written answers

Minister for Education

Section 8 of the Education (Admission to Schools) Act, 2018 was commenced on 3rd December 2018 and provides the Minister with a power to compel a school to make additional provision in respect of children with special educational needs i.e. open a special class or classes, where the National Council for Special Education (NCSE) has identified a need for such a provision within an area.

Question No. 140 answered with Question No. 126.

Question No. 141 answered with Question No. 126.

Question No. 142 answered with Question No. 126.