Fiona O'Loughlin (Kildare South, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank the witnesses for appearing before the committee and giving of their time. It certainly has been a very informative and productive session for members on an issue of huge fundamental importance to all of us, not only to children with special needs and their families and teachers, but to communities and society as a whole. The new model the witnesses have outlined to us is a very positive step forward towards ensuring children with special needs have equity in their education and that they can access the resources they need in a very fair way. It also gives schools a fair degree of flexibility and independence in how they use their resources, which is very much to be welcomed. I thank the witnesses and we look forward to being in contact with them again at a future date.