Kate O'Connell (Dublin Bay South, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Tá ceist agam don Aire Oideachais agus Scileanna. I raise the issue of the incredibly challenging situation regarding school places for children with autism spectrum disorder, ASD, in Dublin 2, Dublin 4, Dublin 8 and especially in Dublin 6 and Dublin 6W. In an area of 80 sq. km, there are more than 80 primary schools, but only three have an ASD unit. No unit in south Dublin will have a place available for the next three years at least. Ultimately, there is no service in south Dublin. We need to support principals in what is a challenging role. They continue to do a great job. We need to be facilitated in giving these assets to schools. Will the Minister advise me of the actions the Department is taking in this regard?

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