James Browne (Wexford, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Deputies for raising this issue and giving me an opportunity to outline the position of the school. The Department of Education continues to provide very significant funding in support of the education of children with special educational needs, which is a priority for this Government, with over a quarter of the entire education budget dedicated to special education in recent years. The Department and the NCSE continue to work closely together to plan strategically to meet the needs of children with special educational needs, including those with complex needs who require a special school placement. The Deputies should be assured that the identification of the optimal accommodation solution for the school is a priority for the Department, and the Department will be in further discussion with the school as soon as it has reviewed all options for its future accommodation needs. This process will be completed as soon as possible.

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