Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 July 2025
382. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update on an announced sanctioned special class for a school (details supplied); to provide details on when the admissions process will commence; when the class will be ready; whether this class has actually been sanctioned; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37124/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraThis government is fully committed to supporting children with special educational needs to fulfil their full potential and the Programme for Government makes a number of commitments to deliver on this objective.
My department works closely with the NCSE on the forward planning of new special classes and additional special school places.
In relation to the school referred to by the Deputy, the NCSE have advised that a new special class has been sanctioned in the school. That the school is currently in the process of organising repurposing works and are also offering places to children at this point in time. This is the 4th special class to be established in the school and the NCSE understand that the places will be offered on a phased basis - 3 places for the 2025/2026 school year and 3 for the following school year.
My department and the NCSE are committed to delivering an education system that is of the highest quality and where every child and young person feels valued and is actively supported and nurtured to reach their full potential.
