Special Educational Needs.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 19 December 2007

Wednesday, 19 December 2007

Ceisteanna (272)

Fergus O'Dowd

Ceist:

317 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Minister for Education and Science if assistance will be given to a child (details supplied) in County Louth who has been diagnosed as being autistic; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35825/07]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Education and Science (Deputy Mary Hanafin)

I am pleased to inform the Deputy that my officials are currently considering the case of the child in question and a decision will be conveyed to the family as quickly as possible.