Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 31 March 2021
640. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Education the steps she is taking in response to her Department’s role in the building of dossiers on children with autism who were involved in legal actions against the State by the Department of Health; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17497/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraAt the outset, I wish to acknowledge the seriousness of the issues raised in the recent RTE Investigates programme.
I want to assure the House and the families of children with special educational needs that my Department has never unlawfully collected or passed on the sensitive educational information of children involved in court cases.
My Department is currently reviewing case files in this matter with a view to establishing the facts of how these cases were managed. The outcome of this review will inform further action.
