Roderic O'Gorman (Dublin West, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Deputy for raising this with me. I am not going to give the rote reply on how many ASD classes are in the area. ASD classes are great but we know there are some students who need the extra supports of a special school. I have been involved with the formation of one in my own area, Danu Community Special School, and it is doing absolutely amazing work.

What I will say is, I know the team in the NCSE, and particularly since John Kearney came in it has enhanced its ability to move forward these projects and to work much more closely with the Department and the planning unit of the Department in terms of delivery. I will take the message back to the Minister, Deputy Foley. I know the Deputy is already engaging with her and it is great to see her direct engagement with parents. In the context of this review, let us see that we get this development prioritised.

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