Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

It is a case of "may". If this provision was used unreasonably, a section 29 appeal could be lodged. This is to try to make sure that where we are making special provision and are putting in special facilities for children who have certain categories of need, be it children who are deaf or whatever, it is reasonable to say that that provision will only apply where the child presenting fits into that category and is a deaf child. That is all it is providing for. The school would not be deemed to be in breach of the Act in that case.