Emer Currie (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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That is good to hear. I worked in advertising and marketing for 15 years. This requires a widespread public information campaign, not just through the NCSE. When parents are securing places for their children in primary school, they may not be familiar with the role of the NCSE. A general public information campaign should be supported.

My next question echoes what I raised with the Minister previously about the need for additional allowances for special schools. I pointed out that the allowance for one special school is based on the number of teachers in the school but there are 35 SNAs, ten bus escorts and a caretaker, a cleaner and a secretary. It would be beneficial to increase those allowances. On capitation grants for special schools, I believe it works the same way in relation to the number of classrooms. Will the Minister provide more information on that? Is there room for manoeuvre in allowances and capitation grants for special schools?