Martin Browne (Tipperary, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I was contacted recently by a mother whose daughter, Brigid, was diagnosed with ASD in October. Brigid's psychologist said that she needed to be moved from her current school to one with a special unit that would suit her needs. Thanks to the assistance of a special needs officer, a school has been identified and applications were made for a SNA and transport for Brigid.

However, neither the family nor the school has heard anything back since these applications were made. Brigid's mother has said that while they are being left in limbo, Brigid is falling behind as time goes by. She has to be collected at noon every day because she is not managing well within her current school environment. In light of the programme for Government commitment to support continued investment in SNAs and the further commitment to inclusion and access as the foundation of a more just and equal society, this family should be treated better. What can the Taoiseach do to move this process on?

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