Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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I acknowledge this is a matter close to the Deputy's heart and that he has raised it on a number of occasions. It has also been raised with me when I have visited special schools and I hear the argument being made in its favour. He is correct that the Department will point to enhanced allocations in staffing. However, notwithstanding that, I have enormous admiration for the work that is done by home school community liaison staff. We will continue to keep it under review. Everything is a budgetary concern and a financial consideration. That is the reason I am before the committee. However, it is on my radar and I must keep it under review.