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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (2 Feb 2023)

Josepha Madigan: The 2022 Summer Programme built on the expanded programmes of the previous two years. Since 2021, all primary and post-primary schools were given the opportunity to run at least one scheme under the programme. The Department has listened carefully to feedback from stakeholders and is working to make the scheme as inclusive as possible and available to as many eligible students as...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (2 Feb 2023)

Josepha Madigan: I would like to thank the Deputy for the question and would like to advise the following: Enabling children with special educational needs to receive an education is a priority for this Government. For 2023, the spend by my Department on special education will be substantially increased by over 10% on last year, meaning that for 2023 my Department will spend over €2.6 billion on...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (2 Feb 2023)

Josepha Madigan: The 2022 Summer Programme built on the expanded programmes of the previous two years. Since 2021, all primary and post-primary schools were given the opportunity to run at least one scheme under the programme. The Department has listened carefully to feedback from stakeholders and is working to make the scheme as inclusive as possible and available to as many eligible students as...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (2 Feb 2023)

Josepha Madigan: My Department provides funding to all schools to support them with their digital technologies and strategies including aspects for special education. Last April, my Department announced the Digital Strategy for Schools to 2027 and associated grant funding for all recognised primary and post-primary schools for digital technology infrastructure. This strategy will advance the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (2 Feb 2023)

Josepha Madigan: The Assistive Technology Scheme is provided by my Department to supplement the overall approach to providing funding to schools for digital technology and equipment to support children for education purposes. All equipment provided under this scheme supports children with more complex disabilities who require essential specialist equipment in order to access the school curriculum. It is...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (2 Feb 2023)

Josepha Madigan: I would like to thank the Deputy for the question and reassure him that the provision of education for children with special needs is a priority for Government and for me as Minister for Special Education and Inclusion. This is reflected in my Department’s 2023 budget allocation of more than €2.6 billion to support special education. This level of educational funding and support...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Legislative Measures (2 Feb 2023)

Josepha Madigan: As announced in December 2021, I have sought a review of the Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act, 2004, which provides for the education of children aged under 18 years with special educational needs. The EPSEN Act 2004, is now in place for more than 18 years and there have been many significant changes and developments to policy relating to the education of children with...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (2 Feb 2023)

Josepha Madigan: I would like to thank the Deputy for the question and would like to advise the following: Enabling children with special educational needs to receive an education is a priority for this Government. For 2023, the spend by my Department on special education will be substantially increased by over 10% on last year, meaning that for 2023 my Department will spend over €2.6 billion on...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (2 Feb 2023)

Josepha Madigan: I would like to thank the Deputy for the question and would like to advise the following: Enabling children with special educational needs to receive an education is a priority for this Government. For 2023, the spend by my Department on special education will be substantially increased by over 10% on last year, meaning that for 2023 my Department will spend over €2.6 billion on...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (2 Feb 2023)

Josepha Madigan: I would like to thank the Deputy for his question and would advise the following. Special Education Teachers (SET) provide additional teaching support for students with special educational needs enrolled in mainstream classes in primary and post primary schools. The Special Education Teaching allocation model provides a single unified allocation for special educational support teaching needs...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (2 Feb 2023)

Josepha Madigan: I would like to thank the Deputy for the question and reassure him that the provision of education for children with special needs is a priority for Government and for me as Minister for Special Education and Inclusion. This is reflected in my Department’s 2023 budget allocation of more than €2.6 billion to support special education. This level of educational funding and...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (2 Feb 2023)

Josepha Madigan: I would like to thank the Deputy for the question and would like to advise the following: Enabling children with special educational needs to receive an education is a priority for this Government. For 2023, the spend by my Department on special education will be substantially increased by over 10% on last year, meaning that for 2023 my Department will spend over €2.6 billion on...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (2 Feb 2023)

Josepha Madigan: I would like to thank the Deputy for the question and would like to advise the following: Enabling children with special educational needs to receive an education is a priority for this Government.    For 2023, the spend by my Department on special education will be substantially increased by over 10% on last year, meaning that for 2023 my Department will spend over...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (9 Feb 2023)

Josepha Madigan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 159 and 160 together. I would like to thank the Deputy for the question and would like to advise the following: Enabling children with special educational needs to receive an education is a priority for this Government. For 2023, the spend by my Department on special education will be substantially increased by over 10% on last year, meaning that...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (9 Feb 2023)

Josepha Madigan: I would like to thank the Deputy for the question and would like to advise the following: Enabling children with special educational needs to receive an education is a priority for this Government. For 2023, the spend by my Department on special education will be substantially increased by over 10% on last year, meaning that for 2023 my Department will spend over €2.6 billion on...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (9 Feb 2023)

Josepha Madigan: The National Council for Special Education (NCSE) is responsible, through its network of Special Needs Organisers (SENOs), for fulfilling the functions of the Council within a designated area in relation to the identification of and delivery and co-ordination of education services to children with disabilities. The Council employs SENOs to provide a nationwide system of local services....

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (9 Feb 2023)

Josepha Madigan: I would like to thank the Deputy for the question and would like to advise the following: Enabling children with special educational needs (SEN) to receive an education appropriate to their needs is a priority for this Government. It is also a key priority for me as Minister for Special Education & Inclusion, for my Department and for the National Council for Special Education (NCSE)....

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (8 Feb 2023)

Josepha Madigan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 203 and 204 together. I would like to thank the Deputy for the question and would like to advise the following: Enabling children with special educational needs to receive an education is a priority for this Government. For 2023, the spend by my Department on special education will be substantially increased by over 10% on last year, meaning that...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (8 Feb 2023)

Josepha Madigan: I would like to thank the Deputy for the question and would like to advise the following: Enabling children with special educational needs (SEN) to receive an education appropriate to their needs is a priority for this Government. It is also a key priority for me as Minister for Special Education & Inclusion, for my Department and for the National Council for Special Education (NCSE)....

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Policy (8 Feb 2023)

Josepha Madigan: The 2022 Summer Programme built on the expanded programmes of the previous two years. Since 2021, all primary and post-primary schools were given the opportunity to run at least one scheme under the programme. The Department has listened carefully to feedback from stakeholders and is working to make the scheme as inclusive as possible and available to as many eligible students as possible,...