Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 January 2024
467. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to the unfilled SENO role in a school (details supplied); the actions her Department is taking to ensure this role is urgently filled; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56330/23]
View answerI would like to thank the Deputy for the question and would like to advise the following:
The National Council for Special Education (NCSE) is responsible, through its network of Special needs Organisers (SENOs), for fulfilling the functions of the Council within a designated area in relation to the identification of and delivery and co-ordination of education services to children with disabilities.
The Council employs SENOs to provide a nationwide system of local services. Locally based SENOs consult widely with parents/guardians, teachers, health care professionals, school authorities, HSE and other relevant government agencies.
As the management of the SENO service is the responsibility of the NCSE, I will arrange to have it referred to the NCSE for their attention and direct reply to the Deputy.
