Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

There is an addressing of the reality as we find it. In this case, the Deputy has articulated a valid question. The Minister for Education and Skills accepts his responsibilities and is dealing directly with the council. If its representatives can give examples of where the current policy is inadequate or is not fulfilling the needs as determined by the professional assessors of children's needs in this case, they will have the opportunity to say that to the Minister directly and for him to give his response.

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