Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)

I thank the Deputy for raising this issue with me and previously with the Minister for education, and not for the first time. I know this is something he has been following and working on intensively since his election to the Dáil to represent Tipperary South. I welcome that it looks like we are at a moment where it is about to move on to the next phase.

What we then need to make sure is that there are no delays and that we progress this with a bit of momentum behind it. I know how important this is. The Minister, Deputy McEntee, has worked very hard in terms of increasing the budget for special education, both capital and current. I know this is a school she will keep in close contact with the Deputy on, as will I. I look forward to visiting Cashel with the Deputy in the time ahead and perhaps being able to meet with the school community there.

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