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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (21 Mar 2023)

Josepha Madigan: I would like to thank the deputy for raising these matters 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 (21 Mar 2023)

Josepha Madigan: My Department announced the 2023 Summer Programme on the 9th February 2023. This follows the previous announcement on 17th October 2022 that additional funding was secured in Budget 2023 to run the programme to match the investment in 2021 and 2022, bringing the total funding available to €40m. The terms for the 2023 programme are being implemented following a comprehensive review and...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (21 Mar 2023)

Josepha Madigan: My Department announced the 2023 Summer Programme on the 9th February 2023. This follows the previous announcement on 17th October 2022 that additional funding was secured in Budget 2023 to run the programme to match the investment in 2021 and 2022, bringing the total funding available to €40m. The terms for the 2023 programme are being implemented following a comprehensive review and...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (21 Mar 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. Last...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (21 Mar 2023)

Josepha Madigan: My Department announced the 2023 Summer Programme on the 9th February 2023. This follows the previous announcement on 17th October 2022 that additional funding was secured in Budget 2023 to run the programme to match the investment in 2021 and 2022, bringing the total funding available to €40m. The terms for the 2023 programme are being implemented following a comprehensive review and...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: National Council for Special Education (21 Mar 2023)

Josepha Madigan: The National Council for Special Education (NCSE) is a statutory body whose functions include planning and co-ordinating the provision of education and support services to children with special educational needs in conjunction with schools and the Health Service Executive (HSE). The NCSE through its network of local Special Educational Needs Organisers (SENOs), is responsible for processing...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (21 Mar 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: School Admissions (21 Mar 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...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (21 Mar 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...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teaching Qualifications (21 Mar 2023)

Josepha Madigan: Special Needs Assistants (SNAs) provide schools with additional adult support staff who can assist children with special educational needs who also have additional and significant care needs. Such support is provided in order to facilitate attendance by those pupils at school and also to minimise disruption to class or teaching time for the pupils concerned, and for their peers, and with a...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (21 Mar 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 (21 Mar 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 (21 Mar 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. 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). For 2023, the spend by my...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Schemes (21 Mar 2023)

Josepha Madigan: The Department of Education announced the 2023 Summer Programme on the 9th February 2023. This follows the previous announcement made on 17th October 2022 that additional funding was secured in Budget 2023 to run the programme to match the investment in 2021 and 2022, bringing the total funding available to €40m. The terms for the 2023 Summer Programme are being implemented following...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (21 Mar 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 (23 Mar 2023)

Josepha Madigan: I would like to thank the Deputy for the question and advise 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 is...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (23 Mar 2023)

Josepha Madigan: I would like to thank the Deputy for the question and would like to advise that my Department is committed, in conjunction with the National Council for Special Education (NCSE), to continue to work with parents, schools, patrons and all stakeholders to ensure that there are sufficient appropriate places for students with additional needs and to support all students to achieve their...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (23 Mar 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 (23 Mar 2023)

Josepha Madigan: My Department announced the 2023 Summer Programme on the 9th February 2023 following a comprehensive review. This follows the previous announcement on 17th October 2022 that additional funding was secured in Budget 2023 to run the programme to match the investment in 2021 and 2022, bringing the total funding available to €40m. The earlier announcement allows schools several extra...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (23 Mar 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)....