Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)

However, this is the result. I take this opportunity to reassure parents that teachers and schools are working on a daily basis to deliver an excellent education to their children. These teachers should be congratulated on the difference they make in these children's lives. For students with special educational needs, placement in mainstream education provides increased opportunities to improve communication skills and interact with their peers. These students benefit socially from inclusion through a reduced sense of isolation.

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