Frank Fahey (Galway West, Fianna Fail)

I move amendment No. 81a:

In page 15, lines 7 and 8, to delete "within a specified timeframe" and substitute "without undue delay".

Under section 11(3), the liaison officer can request the council's support in preparing a service statement, including the identification of an appropriate education service for person's with disabilities under the age of 18. Opposition Deputies asked me on Committee Stage to amend the legislation to ensure a timely response by the council to the liaison officer. I indicated that I would consider the matter and return to it on Report Stage, which I have done with this amendment.

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