Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 November 2018
219. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills the supports available for a 16 year old autistic student who has specific personal needs and requires home tuition (details supplied). [48882/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe purpose of my Department’s Home Tuition Grant Scheme is to provide funding towards the provision of a compensatory educational service for children who, for a number of reasons such as chronic illness, are unable to attend school. The scheme also provides a compensatory educational service for children with special educational needs seeking an educational placement. Provision is also made for early intervention for children with autism.
Home tuition is provided as an interim provision only and should not be regarded as an optional alternative to a place in school.
Further details on the Home Tuition Grant Scheme, including the annual Circular and associated Application Forms are available at https://www.education.ie/en/Parents/Services/Home-Tuition/
My Department has not received a home tuition application for the person referred to by the Deputy for this school year.
As the matter raised by the Deputy refers to a particular student, I have arranged for the Deputy's question to be forwarded to the National Council for Special Education for their attention and direct reply.
