Alan Dillon (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister of State for her response. I agree with everything the Minister of State said in terms of additional college places because it is an area where we fall down in getting people into full-time positions.

I have one final question. In regards to availability of funding for speech devices, a number of parents have come to me about speech-generating devices used by children who are non-verbal. They find it difficult, especially in Mayo, with the limited funding that is available. Multiple families have access to funding through their speech and language therapists. The Minister of State might provide a note on when funding can be granted. These devices cost up to €6,000. It is causing some difficulty between some families. I might send the Minister of State a note on that after the meeting.