Jan O'Sullivan (Limerick City, Labour) | Oireachtas source

Every child is entitled to an education, irrespective of whether he or she has a disability. The education (admission to schools) Bill that the Deputy referred to will contain a provision requiring all schools to have a statement in their admissions policy indicating they do not discriminate on any of the grounds included in the equality legislation. Disability is one of those grounds. That provision will help. We intend to publish the Bill relatively soon.

An issue has arisen in certain places where a school has not put its hand up to say it will take a class. Re-engagement by the NCSE has often resulted in getting it over the line. Certainly, I undertake to take back the concerns of the Deputy. I will ensure there is continuous engagement with the schools in the area.

See this speech in context