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Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Wednesday, 20 Mar 2002

Vol. 550 No. 4

Written Answers. - Special Educational Needs.

Jim O'Keeffe

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844 Mr. J. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will confirm his commitment made in 2001 to extend the school year for children with autism for the month of July; and the arrangements which have been put in place to implement this commitment for July 2002. [9077/02]

I assure the Deputy that I am fully committed to the further extension of education services through the month of July in special schools and special classes dedicated to children with autism. The operation of this programme, which I introduced in July 2001, is being reviewed in my Department with a view to ensuring that the experience gained on that occasion can be taken on board in the context of this year's programme.

Question No. 845 answered with Question No. 714.

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