Mr. Pat Healy:

Categories 2 and 3, which include Dublin, are progressing and moving beyond the consultation phase. As we have rolled this out in various locations we have learned that consultation, particularly with parents, schools and local communities, is very important and we must ensure it happens. The programme will be fully rolled out in all locations by the end of next year. What will remain as an issue then will be matching needs as they increase, and our capacity to respond and match the number of special classes and services if they are expanded by the Department of Education and Skills.