Kathleen Funchion (Carlow-Kilkenny, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

One must have a specific diagnosis on paper if one is looking for an ASD class place. I know one cannot apply for a place at a particularly school in Kilkenny unless one has a diagnosis on paper. I mentioned resource hours but I also mentioned an ASD class and special schools. What happens if one awaits a diagnosis that has been delayed due to Covid and one's child is due to start school in September? Will such children be accepted into that school or will they have to wait and maybe start late in October or November?