Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 November 2012
335. Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding an application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48002/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe National Council for Special Education (NCSE) is responsible, through its network of local Special Educational Needs Organisers (SENOs) for allocating Resource Teachers and Special Needs Assistants to schools to support children with special educational needs. SENOs also make recommendations to my Department where assistive technology support is required. The NCSE operates within my Department's criteria in recommending such support.
I can confirm that an application for assistive technology support for the child referred to by the Deputy has been received in my Department. My Department has requested, and is awaiting, further information from the child's school in relation to the application, following receipt of which a decision will issue to the school as soon as possible.
