Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Tuesday, 23 May 2023
Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills
Education Needs of Visually Impaired Students: Discussion
Ms Edel Doherty:
Regarding summer provision, we were delighted to be included in that for our children from 2020, but there has been a lack of clarity among parents, and a lack of understanding of how the scheme will work for those. What we are seeing and hearing from the parents and children is that it is not tailored specifically. Those children need to learn specific skills. It is not generic access, so it needs to be specific, and there is a lack of understanding around how can provide that. Ms O'Dwyer may want to say something on summer provision and access.