Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)

——per class with the possibility of additional special needs assistant posts being made available on a one to one basis, where required. Deputy Sargent should note this is already in existence. Significant support is now available in the area of teacher training through an accredited autism-specific course, an approach-specific course, on-line courses and through special education. Moreover, specialist school transport, equipment and accommodation is also funded.

The State is doing an enormous amount to help——

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