Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 July 2014
305. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Skills the funding reduction that has been applied to a school (details supplied) in County Wicklow; the way this will impact on the service; the basis of the cut; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31390/14]
Amharc ar fhreagra309. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding cuts to core funding in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Wicklow; the decision to cut funding needs to be reversed as a matter of urgency as this will impact on the vital services provided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31406/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 305 and 309 together.
While I am aware that the question requesting reversal of cuts to funding in the school referred to by the Deputy has also been forwarded to the Department of Health, I wish to advise that my Department has not made cuts to funding. In fact my Department will be providing grant aid to the Board of Management to facilitate it in renting both premises referred to for the coming school year. My officials and the National Council for Special Education (NCSE) are in regular contact with this school and the Association and will continue to work with them on future provision in the county.
