Special Educational Needs.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 February 2006

Tuesday, 7 February 2006

Ceisteanna (404)

Michael Ring

Ceist:

489 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Education and Science if a laptop will be provided for a person (details supplied) in County Mayo as recommended by the child psychologist. [3952/06]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Education and Science (Ms Hanafin)

The National Council for Special Education, NCSE, is responsible for processing applications for special educational needs supports. My officials have been advised by the NCSE that an application for information technology support was made by the school authority in respect of the pupil in question in October 2005. The local special educational needs organiser, SENO, examined the application. The application was unsuccessful as the pupil did not meet my Department's criteria for such support. The school authorities were notified accordingly. My officials will liaise further with the local SENO regarding this pupil's needs.