Jennifer Murnane O'Connor (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

We are speaking about children and assessments. When they are assessed is very important. An issue that has arisen recently in my clinic is where children are looking for a sensory room. It has been recommended that they have a sensory room but when I go to the local authority or look for a grant to get the sensory room I am told there is nothing in legislation or nothing to help with a grant. It can be on the assessment but there is no funding. I am aware of quite a lot of these cases. Will the Minister take this on board and work with the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage? When children need a sensory room it is so important that they get it. Some people are not in a position to pay for it but there does not seem to be any funding for it. I ask the Minister to look at this.