Special Educational Needs

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 July 2021

Tuesday, 27 July 2021

Ceisteanna (1074)

Richard Boyd Barrett

Ceist:

1074. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Education the estimated annual cost in 2022 to increase special education provision by 15% on the 2018 level. [41227/21]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Education

Very significant levels of financial provision are made to ensure that all children with special educational needs can be provided with an education appropriate to their needs.

In 2018 my Department invested over €1.75 billion on making additional provision for children with special educational needs.

Based on a 15% increase, the 2022 allocation would be €2 billion.