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

This year, out of the €10 million, we will provide an extra 50 psychologists so that every part of the country will have that psychological service. We will continue to work with the NCSE to ensure that the provision of services for children with special educational needs is provided in a co-ordinated and effective manner. We will also continue to fund the provision of expert support, professional development and training opportunities in education for all school staff. Furthermore, we will continue to deliver for pupils with special educational needs.

I commend the amendment to the House.

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