Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 26 June 2025
230. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will provide an update on the issuance of a sanction letter for assistive technology support for a primary school student (details supplied) whose application was approved in March 2025; and if the process can be expedited to avoid further delay in accessing the required educational supports. [35060/25]
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 sanctioned by the department and a sanction letter issued to the school via email on the 9th of June 2025. Officials from my department have reached out to the school concerned, and they have confirmed that the equipment has been purchased.
