Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 14 October 2021
152. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will respond to the points raised in a correspondence (details supplied); if the programme will be restored given its education benefits for younger adults with intellectual disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50439/21]
View answerMy officials contacted City of Dublin Education and Training Board (CDETB) regarding this matter. From these enquiries I understand that because the Donnycarney group was a pre-existing group, but new to the CDETB service, the first step was for the tutors to meet with the students and carry out an initial assessment. This happened during the week beginning the 27th September. While students were invited to attend as a group for the following two weeks on shorter timetables than usual, I understand that the programme plan and timetable will be circulated to the group shortly. I will confirm the details to the Deputy when available.
