Carol Nolan (Offaly, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

In terms of individual education plans, I am saying that while there is no doubt that a great deal of work is carried out, the wrong perception is being fostered. When one looks at a teacher who has to plan for yearly, monthly and fortnightly schemes, that is mandatory. Such planning is not mandatory for children with special educational needs. That fosters the wrong perception. That is where I am coming from. I do not doubt for a second that teachers are doing their best. However, it is about perception and respect for children across the board.