Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 November 2024
471. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Education if the case of a person (details supplied) will be reviewed; if immediate action will be taken to review this refusal and approve the allocation of assistive technology equipment for this student; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44928/24]
View answerUnder the Assistive Technology Scheme, as set out in my Department’s Circular 0010/2013, funding is provided to schools towards the cost of computers and specialist equipment, which are required for educational purposes.
All equipment provided under this scheme supports children with more complex disabilities who, in order to access the school curriculum, require essential specialist equipment.
An application for assistive technology was submitted by the primary school in May 2024. Based on the professional information provided to the SENO and in line with criteria set out in Circular 10/2013, the SENO was not in a position to recommend an assistive technology grant for the school concerned on behalf of the student.
No appeal has been submitted for the Assistive Technology application concerning this child. Additionally, the post-primary school has not submitted a new application for assistive technology.
It is open to parents to contact SENOs directly to discuss their child’s special educational needs, using the contact details available at: ncse.ie/seno-contact-information
