Josepha Madigan (Dublin Rathdown, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank Deputy Cairns for her questions. I am aware that online learning is not suitable and that is why we have been prioritising trying to get those with special educational needs back into the classroom. At least 50% of special schools are back. As the Deputy said, it is not ideal that it is not 100% yet, but it is a start. We also have special classes back.

On waiting times for assessments and the two-hour journeys, people often confuse me with the Minister of State, Deputy Rabbitte, who has responsibility for disability. My remit is the school environment itself, so that would not fall under my area of responsibility. However-----