Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 October 2020
327. Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Education further to Parliamentary Question No. 396 of 15 September 2020, if her attention has been drawn to a person (details supplied) who is without a special school place; if she will ensure that an appropriate school place to meet the person’s additional school needs will be made available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31049/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraI would like to reassure the Deputy that ensuring that every child has a suitable school placement is an ongoing priority for my Department.
While the NCSE continues to experience difficulty in securing special school placements in certain areas of Cork, I am aware that a placement had been secured for this child in a special school.
I also understand that the local Special Educational Needs Organiser (SENO) continues to support the family and the school to address concerns regarding this placement.
A number of options are being explored locally to ensure that these concerns and the child's needs can be addressed.
