Special Educational Needs.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 May 2004

Tuesday, 25 May 2004

Ceisteanna (156)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl

Ceist:

170 Mr. Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Education and Science if, in view of the recommendation of the Task Force on Autism, his Department will sanction the establishment of an inclusion class at Scoil Mhicil Naofa, Athy, County Kildare (details supplied). [15294/04]

Freagraí scríofa

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

I can confirm that my Department has received an application to establish an inclusion class at the school referred to by the Deputy. The application is currently being considered and a response will issue to the school authorities as soon as a decision has been made.