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Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Wednesday, 17 Apr 2002

Vol. 552 No. 1

Written Answers. - Special Educational Needs.

Deirdre Clune

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623 Ms Clune asked the Minister for Education and Science his plans for the CABAS school project in Cork following the five year period originally estimated for; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11026/02]

The CABAS pilot project in Cork was established in 1999 for a five-year period. The pilot project was initially established to cater for 12 pupils with autistic spectrum disorders. Arrangements were subsequently made to expand the project to enable it to cater for a total of 30 children.

The operation of the project over the pilot period will be evaluated. The outcome of this evaluation, coupled with my Department's consideration of the recommendations brought forward by the task force on autism, will inform the future development of services for children with autistic spectrum disorders.
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