Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 May 2005
370 Mr. Healy asked the Minister for Education and Science when she intends to approve resources, including a teacher and two special needs assistants, for a school (details supplied) in County Tipperary to enable the school to provide an educational service for one of its special needs students; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16374/05]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Deputy may be aware that the National Council for Special Education, which was established recently and which has been operational since 1 January 2005, is responsible for processing applications for special educational needs, SEN, supports. A total of 71 special educational needs organisers, SENOs, have been recruited and they will be a focal point of contact for schools and parents. My officials have been informed by the NCSE that the matter has been referred to the local SENO. The SENO will be in direct contact with the school shortly regarding the matter.
