Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Tuesday, 26 May 1998

Vol. 491 No. 3

Written Answers. - School Placement.

Róisín Shortall

Ceist:

531 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Science if arrangements will be made for an autistic person (details supplied) in County Dublin to be offered a place in a special class or school with an appropriate programme suitable for his needs. [12331/98]

Minister for Education and Science (Mr. Martin)

The question of a suitable educational placement for the child in question is being actively pursued by my Department at present. I assure the Deputy that every effort will be made to ensure that suitable educational arrangements are made for the child as speedily as possible.