Michael Moynihan (Cork North West, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I ask the Taoiseach about the unmet needs of children with additional needs. Is the Taoiseach satisfied that, as students transfer from primary school to second level, enough is being done to ensure that there are places available for people with additional needs?

I also raise the transport section of the Department of Education, particularly dealing with kids with additional needs. Answers are not being provided to families who changed plans from the grant aid to transport being provided mid-stream because of family circumstances. They are being held up. Is the Taoiseach satisfied that the transport section is as efficient as it could be? More importantly, I raise the issue of the unmet need when students go from primary school to second level and then when they complete second level and go onto third level or placement. Is he satisfied with that? This is an issue that should be dealt with, particularly from the children and the education points of view.

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