Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I appreciate the Minister, Deputy Foley, and the Minister of State, Deputy Anne Rabbitte, met with SNAP, which is the parent representative body. Obviously, as regard to decisions that are required for a new school, it does not happen overnight, as Deputy Smyth will know. I refer to decisions about the type of school and the range and spectrum of additional needs which would be catered for. All of that must be factored in. I have no doubt the Minister, Deputy Foley, and the Minister of State, Deputy Rabbitte, will give a detailed response to the need for a new school, as has been articulated by the parents.

The Minister of State, Deputy Rabbitte, met with the Irish Wheelchair Association last Friday. Hopefully, she will be in a position to indicate progress in this regard.

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