Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 March 2026
502. Deputy Máire Devine asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will review the case of a child (details supplied) with a diagnosed global disability, ADHD and autism to secure a school placement. [17014/26]
View answer503. Deputy Máire Devine asked the Minister for Education and Youth whether she considers that the provision of two hours per day meets a child’s assessed educational and developmental needs (details supplied); and the steps she will take to ensure the child receives a full and appropriate school placement in line with their needs. [17015/26]
View answer504. Deputy Máire Devine asked the Minister for Education and Youth the supports available to a family (details supplied). [17016/26]
View answer505. Deputy Máire Devine asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will urgently review a case to ensure a child (details supplied) receives adequate educational provision. [17017/26]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 502, 503, 504 and 505 together.
This 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.
