Ms Andrea Feeney:

I know additional time is a particular consideration but if we talk to stakeholders about the scheme of reasonable accommodation, they welcome it and what it provides. I know we are talking today about what it does not provide but the range of supports it does provide is welcome. Stakeholders also welcome the simplicity with which they can engage with the scheme. One aspect of it that compares favourably with third level relates to the equity piece.

One does need a medical report, a private psychological report or to pay money to access the scheme of reasonable accommodations. If someone is being accommodated or provided with learning support within the school that will assist in accessing the scheme of reasonable accommodations. My understanding is it is quite different from access to disability supports at third level.