Dáil debates
Wednesday, 3 March 2021
Reopening Schools and Leaving Certificate Examinations: Statements
4:55 pm
Josepha Madigan (Dublin Rathdown, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source
On ASD units in schools, I want to reassure Deputy Niamh Smyth that since 2011 we have increased the number of ASD units by 235%, from 548 in 2011 to 1,836. There are 197 new special classes in 2020-21, 189 of which are for ASD pupils. There are 12 early intervention classes. Some 113 of the new special classes are for primary schools and 64 are for post-primary schools. There will be 1,200 additional special class places in 2021. It is important to note that the NCSE also engages with schools to establish special classes.
No comments