Pat Upton
Ceist:200 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Education the manner by which the needs of those requiring special education were represented at the education forum.
Written Answers. - Special Education.
A number of papers presented to the convention dealt at some length with the special needs area.
In addition, as part of the analysis of issues sessions which took place during the convention, separate consideration was given to the special education area by a group comprised of parents, teachers and schools management. This group also had the benefit of an input from the chairman of the special education review committee whose detailed report on the special education area was recently presented to the Minister. A comprehensive report on the outcome of this session was presented to the convention and will provide a valuable input into the planning of future provision for the special education area.
I should also point out that I intend to hold a one-day seminar devoted entirely to the special needs area on 6 December next. With this in mind, I am arranging to make the report of the special education review committee available in advance to all interested parties so as to facilitate a full debate on this very important area.