Special Educational Needs.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 November 2004

Wednesday, 17 November 2004

Ceisteanna (472)

Bernard Allen

Ceist:

513 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Education and Science if her attention has been drawn to the situation of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; if she will investigate the reason a school service is not being offered to this person and there has been no contact from her Department with their mother regarding this unacceptable situation which is known to the local inspectorate. [29340/04]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Education and Science (Ms Hanafin)

My Department's inspectorate is liaising with the special schools referred to by the Deputy regarding enrolment of the child in question. A decision will be conveyed to the parents at the earliest possible date. Pending a school placement, my Department has approved ten hours per week of home tuition.