Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 8 July 2021
237. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Education if it is proposed to establish a liaison office with the National Council for Special Education, NCSE, for members of the Houses of the Oireachtas. [36994/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraI wish to advise the Deputy that the National Council for Special Education (NCSE) is an independent statutory agency, established under the Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act 2004, and which has a range of functions to support the provision of education for persons with special educational needs, as set out in this Act.
The NCSE has a dedicated liaison email address for Oireachtas members at oireachtasqueries@ncse.ie and officials responsible for ensuring the timely provision of information to members.
Members of staff of the NCSE regularly attend meetings of Oireachtas Committees, when invited to do so, and also provide written updates to members of the Houses of the Oireachtas, upon request.
Liaison arrangements are regularly reviewed and any changes communicated to Oireachtas members.
