The National Council for Special Education, established recently and operational since 1 January 2005, is responsible for processing applications for special educational needs supports. Some 71 special educational needs organisers have been recruited and will be a focal point of contact for schools and parents.
My officials have been informed by the National Council Special Education that an application for special needs assistant support has been received for the pupil in question and the matter has been referred to the local special educational needs organiser for determination. The special educational needs organiser has arranged to meet with the school authorities to discuss the application further.