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- Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Admissions (5 Jul 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). The vast majority of children...
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (12 Jul 2023)
Josepha Madigan: No.
- Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (12 Jul 2023)
Josepha Madigan: I thank the Deputy for his question. I am not sure when he wrote to me, but I will check with my office. It would be unacceptable if Teo did not have an appropriate placement in September. I am not sure if it is a special school or special class.
- Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (12 Jul 2023)
Josepha Madigan: We have 2,537 special classes and we will be opening 380 special classes this September. I assume that Teo is in touch and engaging with the local special educational needs organiser, SENO.
- Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (12 Jul 2023)
Josepha Madigan: If the Deputy would like to bring the case to my attention, I will speak with the National Council for Special Education, NCSE, directly about obtaining an appropriate placement for Teo.
- Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (11 Jul 2023)
Josepha Madigan: 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). The vast majority of children with special educational needs are supported to attend mainstream classes with their...
- Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (11 Jul 2023)
Josepha Madigan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 271 and 272 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. It is also a key priority for me as Minister for Special Education & Inclusion, for my department and for the National Council for...
- Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (11 Jul 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 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: Special Educational Needs (11 Jul 2023)
Josepha Madigan: I would like to thank the Deputy for his question and would advise the following. Special education teachers provide additional teaching support for students with special educational needs enrolled in mainstream classes in primary and post primary schools. The special education teaching (SET) allocation model provides a single unified allocation for special educational support...
- Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: National Council for Special Education (11 Jul 2023)
Josepha Madigan: I would like to thank the Deputy for the question, I will look into this matter with the National Council for Special Education (NCSE). 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 NCSE. The vast majority of...
- Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (11 Jul 2023)
Josepha Madigan: I would like to thank the Deputy for the question and would like to advise the following: I reiterate that 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). Over...
- Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (11 Jul 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). The vast majority of children...
- Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Data (11 Jul 2023)
Josepha Madigan: 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). The vast majority of children with special educational needs are supported to attend mainstream classes with their peers....
- Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (11 Jul 2023)
Josepha Madigan: I would like to thank the Deputy for his question and would 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). The vast majority of children with...
- Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (11 Jul 2023)
Josepha Madigan: 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). The vast majority of children with special educational needs are supported to attend mainstream classes with their peers....
- Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (11 Jul 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). The vast majority of children...
- Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Staff (11 Jul 2023)
Josepha Madigan: My Department engages with a broad array of stakeholders including schools, special education interest groups, school management bodies, advocacy groups and other government departments on a multitude of issues. It also works with the Disability Participation and Consultation Network (DPCN) and the Disability Stakeholder Group (DSG) which is under the remit of the Department of Children...
- Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (13 Jul 2023)
Josepha Madigan: Details of this year’s Summer Programme were announced by the Department on 9 February 2023. Again, all schools have an opportunity to run a programme for those children that need it the most. The central theme for this year’s programme is ‘Building Confidence and Connections’. The primary aim of this theme is to help our children and young people to realise their...
- Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (13 Jul 2023)
Josepha Madigan: The Department of Education announced details of the 2023 Summer Programme on 9 February 2023. All schools once again have an opportunity to run a programme for those children that need it the most. The central theme for this year’s programme is ‘Building Confidence and Connections’. The primary aim of this theme is to help our children and young people to realise their...
- Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (20 Sep 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). The vast majority of...