Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Thursday, 14 Nov 2002

Vol. 557 No. 3

Written Answers. - Special Educational Needs.

Paul Nicholas Gogarty

Ceist:

127 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for Education and Science his plans to fund the next phase of the successful social inclusion research project involving children with autism at Lucan Educate Together national school; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21945/02]

Minister for Education and Science (Mr. N. Dempsey)

My Department is currently considering an application for funding towards a further phase of the autism research project being undertaken at Lucan Educate Together national school. A decision will be conveyed to the applicant as quickly as possible.