Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 15 January 2026
349. Deputy Ann Graves asked the Minister for Education and Youth the options available for a child (details supplied) to access an appropriate secondary school place; to ensure immediate engagement with her Department, NCSE, and relevant authorities, clear signposting regarding escalation routes, emergency measures, or interim supports available; the way her Department plans to meet its statutory obligations for this child. [3212/26]
View answerThis government is fully committed to supporting students with special educational needs to fulfil their full potential and the Programme for Government makes a number of commitments to deliver on this objective.
The National Council for Special Education (NCSE) is, in the first instance, the primary body responsible for the matter the Deputy has raised. 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 queries with the NCSE directly through their dedicated Oireachtas email address.
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.
