Joe McHugh (Donegal, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I have had a number of representations on this issue. The July provision for children with Down's syndrome is not included. One particular parent articulated the importance of continuity and a system through timetabling for children during the summer. The issue has been raised in the Seanad and by a number of my colleagues and we are going to look at the whole system. We are currently looking at the whole system of July provision not just for one particular grouping. I am keeping a very open mind on this. I am aware there were representations here yesterday as well and a number of my colleagues have raised this issue. We are in the space of looking at it all in general.

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