Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 December 2015
520. Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will expedite a clinical and educational assessment for a person (details supplied) in County Longford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43949/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraI have made enquiries with my Department's National Educational Psychological Service (NEPS) in relation to the child referred to in the Deputy's question and can inform him the she was the subject of an educational assessment by the NEPS psychologist assigned to her school earlier this year. The resulting assessment report, its findings and the psychologist's recommendations for action in relation to the child's support in school have been forwarded to and discussed with both parents and school authorities. This process of support is being actioned at school level and is subject of ongoing review by the NEPS psychologist in relation to the interventions put in place. I am also informed that the child in question is the subject of referral to HSE clinical services which fall within the province of my colleague the Minister for Health to whom the Deputy might direct his enquiries in this connection.
