Special Educational Needs

Tuesday, 29 November 2022

Questions (355)

Fergus O'Dowd

Question:

355. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Education if she will provide the details for the reason that students (details supplied) are having to source and pay a psychologist to complete an assessment report in order to apply for the DARE scheme; and if there are plans to address the matter going forward; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58965/22]

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Minister for Education

My Department has no input to the DARE scheme or its workings. The Deputy's question is more relevant for the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (DFHERIS).