National Council for Special Education

Tuesday, 14 October 2025

Questions (423)

Michael Cahill

Question:

423. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Education and Youth to clarify the definitions used in the NCSE's 2025-2026 guidelines for 'complex care needs' and 'level 3 care needs'; and if she will commit to co-developing the criteria with practitioners and parents to ensure fair and inclusive application. [54718/25]

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Written answers

Minister for Education and Youth

The National Council for Special Education (NCSE) is, in the first instance, the primary body responsible for the matter the Deputy has raised.

As the matter raised relates to a NCSE process. I will arrange for your query to be forwarded to the NCSE for their attention and direct reply.

Deputies are also welcome to raise such matters with the NCSE directly through their dedicated Oireachtas query line at: oireachtasqueries@ncse.ie

Question No. 424 answered with Question No. 421.

Question No. 425 answered with Question No. 421.

Question No. 426 answered with Question No. 421.

Question No. 427 answered with Question No. 421.