Special Educational Needs.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 March 2007

Tuesday, 20 March 2007

Ceisteanna (749)

M. J. Nolan

Ceist:

815 Mr. Nolan asked the Minister for Education and Science if her Department will assist in having a child (details supplied) assessed for ADHD; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9809/07]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Education and Science (Ms Hanafin)

I can inform the Deputy that assessment or diagnosis of ADHD is a matter in the first instance for a clinician and I understand that a referral has already been made in respect of this child to the relevant authority within the Child & Family Service of the HSE. I can inform the Deputy also that the child has been assessed as recently as 12 March by a psychologist from my Department's National educational Psychological Service who will be communicating with the school authorities in relation to the best way in which to support the child within the school.