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

It is still called a scheme because the circulars are still relevant and appropriate. I refer to Circular 0030/2014 and Circular 0030/2020. The scheme was put in place in the first instance for a minority of students, as the Deputy knows, who had significant care requirements and who would not be able to attend school without their SNA to give them additional support. As I said in reply to the Chairman, it was with a view to developing independent living skills. It was originally called a scheme. That circular is still in place. If the name was to change, a new circular would have to be drafted and sent to schools. That is something that could be considered. I am not sure whether people have an objection to the word "scheme".