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

Around expulsion, the team of the NCSE, National Educational Psychological Service, NEPS, the inspector and the Department work with officials and schools that have expelled or suspended students. It happens, but rarely. It is regrettable when it happens at all. Obviously, one wants to keep a child in school if at all possible. However, sometimes that is just not possible. Again, it is about collaboration and engagement.

In terms of a diagnosis, a diagnosis is needed for a special class and a special school, but not for mainstream.