Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

He is aware that the State can oblige a school to take in a pupil. It is a very different prospect to legislate to the effect that such classes for children with autism must be created. This is a big difference. I am quite sure the Minister is willing to tease out the issue on Committee Stage of the schools admissions Bill. However, the Deputy suggests that boards of management in secondary schools should receive orders from the Department of Education and Skills to create classes for ASD children-----

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