Dáil debates

Thursday, 7 March 2013

4:40 pm

Photo of Jonathan O'BrienJonathan O'Brien (Cork North Central, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

Depending on to whom one speakers the cost of full implementation of the EPSEN Act ranges from €235 million to €500 million. The first thing we need to do is determine the real cost.

In terms of the services currently being provided, I do not believe there is sufficient co-operation between the Departments of Education and Skills and Health in this regard. The HSE is currently reconfiguring delivery of its services. I have spoken to some of the principals and parents involved in the provision of special needs education. They believe there is not enough co-operation between the Departments of Education and Skills and Health in terms of the delivery of services. Some of the HSE's reconfiguration plans will affect the delivery of services.

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