Mr. Brendan Doody:

They could be in any school at all. Some of them may be in special schools. Those students might include somebody who is recovering from a car accident or something like that and who requires support.

The main criterion for access to the programme is 20 hours of what is called a paediatric home care package, PHCP. Once the child has been sanctioned for that by the HSE, they can then apply for additional nursing support to be provided in a school setting. It is in its early stages but it is beneficial.