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Special Educational Needs

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 11 November 2021

Thursday, 11 November 2021

Questions (308)

Michael Collins

Question:

308. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to the fact that some parents of autistic children in sixth class in County Cork who require autism special class places for their secondary schooling have been told by their children's disability network teams that they will not get educational placement recommendations until February 2022 at the earliest (details supplied); the date this will be rectified; if she will ensure that a paperwork issue caused by the creation of the children's network disability teams does not deny children their right to an appropriate education; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55248/21]

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Written answers

I am aware of the issue raised by the Deputy.

While I have no remit regarding the Children's Disability Network Teams, which is the responsibility of the Health Service Executive (HSE), my officials are currently liaising with the relevant agencies to consider how the transition process for students impacted can be progressed. 

Ensuring that  every child has an appropriate education placement is a priority for my Department and arrangements are in place for the planning of the necessary provision nationally.  Mt Department works close with the National Council for Special Education in this regard.

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