Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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The Deputy is correct that we have made significant progress on special educational needs, SEN, provision, whether in the special schools he mentioned or the additional places. Come next year, we will be in a position to say that almost 3,000 special class places are available. It is a huge number compared with where we were. I will revert to the Deputy on the specific case he raised in Cork and give him a response on that. I am mindful that we do not stand still and that we move forward in the provision of appropriate services for children with additional needs.