The National Council for Special Education (NCSE) has responsibility for coordinating and advising on the education provision for children nationwide.
In circumstances where no placement is available for a child with special educational needs, the Department can provide home tuition grant funding towards the provision of 20 hours home tuition per week as an interim measure until the NCSE confirms that a placement is available.
I can confirm that in the specific case referenced by the Deputy, 20 hours home tuition per week has been approved.
I have asked my officials to liaise with the NCSE and arrange for a response on the specific circumstances of this case to issue directly to the Deputy.