Jack Wall (Kildare South, Labour)

I appreciate the Minister of State's comments on this issue. The family in question want to co-operate and work with the Health Service Executive. They understand the facilities available in the school in Newbridge are specific to their son's needs and could not be used by another child. A move to another school would not generate additional costs, other than a requirement that the HSE in County Carlow match the funding currently provided in Newbridge. The family would benefit from the move by saving time and transport costs. We will work with the HSE and Minister of State on this issue. I spoke to an official of the HSE earlier who was more than helpful and I am hopeful the issue will be resolved to the satisfaction of the family in question. If permission to move their child to another school is granted, it will make a major difference to the family's quality of life.

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