Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 October 2005
417 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Science the stage the plans for a dedicated applied behaviour analysis unit at Rathfarnham and Bohernabreena, Dublin; the expected date of delivery for this long awaited service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27598/05]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department has approved funding towards the operation of a facility delivering an applied behaviour analysis model of education provision to children on the autistic spectrum at Rathfarnham. I understand the facility commenced operation in April 2005.
My Department has no record of receiving an application for a similar facility at Bohernabreena. The National Council for Special Education, NCSE, which became operational in January 2005 is responsible for processing any applications for additional special educational needs resources. The NCSE has confirmed that it has not received any proposal for the establishment of a facility in Bohernabreena.
