Jack Wall
Ceist:408 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Education and Science when a person (details supplied) in County Kildare will be granted a school place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31695/01]
Vol. 546 No. 3
408 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Education and Science when a person (details supplied) in County Kildare will be granted a school place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31695/01]
My Department is aware of the child referred to by the Deputy.
Enrolment in second level schools is the responsibility of the managerial authority of individual schools and my Department does not interfere in decisions made by schools in such matters. My Department's main responsibility is to ensure that schools in an area can, between them, cater for all pupils seeking second level places in an area. This may result, however, in some pupils not obtaining a place in the school of their first choice.
The national educational psychological service (NEPS) is available to all post primary schools recognised by my Department. NEPS can advise on the management of any difficulties that pupils might experience and which may present problems in a school setting. Where appropriate, it can also advise on any educational supports which might be required to ensure that a pupil's time in school is as productive and positive as possible.