Chris Andrews (Dublin Bay South, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

The section of the programme for Government relating to disability refers to accessibility for people with disabilities and getting access to services that suit their needs. Throughout the country, school places for children with autism are particularly difficult to secure. There are zero autism spectrum disorder, ASD, classes in Dublin 2, 4, and 6, there is one such class in Dublin 6W and there are no early intervention classes in any of these areas. Despite the need to establish ASD classes in Dublin 2, 4 and 6, agreed to and identified by the National Council for Special Education, NCSE, no schools have agreed to open special classes. Will the Government compel schools in these areas to open ASD classes as a matter of urgency?

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