Vol. 553 No. 2
301 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will report on the need to release the funds necessary to expand the CABAS school in Scoil Eoin in Kilbarrack; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that there are at least 12 children on the waiting list who desperately need to avail of the services that this school gives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13055/02]
327 Mr. J. Higgins asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will sanction funds to allow for the expansion of the CABAS school for autistic children in Scoil Eoin, Kilbarrack; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13188/02]
383 Mr. Haughey asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will provide the necessary funding to allow the CABAS school for children with autism in Scoil Eoin, Kilbarrack, Dublin 13 to expand; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13751/02]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 301, 327 and 383 together.
I am aware that an application has been made to my Department seeking placement for a number of pupils in the facility in question. The Deputies will appreciate my Department's responsibility in ensuring that support services are provided to children with disabilities that are appropriate to their needs. The needs of the children in question are currently being considered by my Department to ensure that suitable education provision is made. The possibility of placement in the facility to which the Deputies refer will form part of this consideration.
