Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I am clearly saying to the Deputy that if there are specific cases he needs to bring to the attention of the Department, I will be very happy to deal with them. We in the Department are committed to ensuring that every child has an appropriate place for the 2024-25 school year, whether at primary or post-primary level. With regard to special education provision, we are equally determined to ensure that every child has a place appropriate to his or her needs. The NCSE would tell us that we have successfully achieved that for the 2023-24 school year. We have invested a considerable amount of money up to this point. We have completed more than 800 projects in the lifetime of this Government. There are 300 projects currently at various stages of construction. We will continue to engage with school patrons, management bodies and schools on the ground. If the Deputy has specific queries he wants to bring to my attention, I will ensure they are followed up on.

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