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Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Medical Cards (27 Sep 2023)

Josepha Madigan: I thank the Senator for raising this matter and I appreciate she has raised it in the past. The Health Act 1970 provides that persons who are unable, without undue hardship, to arrange GP medical services for themselves and their family can qualify for a medical or GP visit card. The Senator is obviously aware of that. These services are provided for under the general medical services,...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Medical Cards (27 Sep 2023)

Josepha Madigan: Again, I can bring the Senator's representation on including this in budget 2024 to the Minister. From a humane perspective, there is huge merit in what the Senator has said. My understanding, from the statement today, is that the Department is bound by the GMS contract and the fact that GPs are private practitioners, most of whom hold a GMS contract with HSE for the provision of GP care...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: School Accommodation (27 Sep 2023)

Josepha Madigan: I thank Senator Dolan for her contribution on such an important area as school places. The Commencement matter relates to mainstream places but I might mention special classes and special school places as well. The former come under the remit of the Minister for Education, Deputy Foley, as opposed to me but I am happy to provide this response. In regard to home tuition, which was mentioned...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: School Accommodation (27 Sep 2023)

Josepha Madigan: I am not finished.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: School Accommodation (27 Sep 2023)

Josepha Madigan: The Department has asked me to make the Senators aware of the reasons there are sometimes enrolment pressures in Ballinasloe. It is important to note that sometimes when these enrolment pressures arise, it may not be as a result of the lack of accommodation. The bus is a separate matter and I will certainly bring that particular case back to the attention of the Minister for Education,...

Seanad: Rights-Based Care Economy: Motion (27 Sep 2023)

Josepha Madigan: I thank the Acting Chair, and Senators O'Loughlin and Clifford-Lee for proposing and seconding this motion. I also thank Senators Boyhan, Seery Kearney, Warfield, Black, Currie, Sherlock and Pauline O'Reilly for their various contributions. As Senators know, I am not a Minister or a Minister of State in the Department of Health but I have taken a note.An official sitting behind me has taken...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Home Schooling (27 Sep 2023)

Josepha Madigan: My Department's Home Tuition Grant Schemes provide funding towards the provision of a compensatory educational service for children who, for a number of specific reasons, are unable to attend school. By its nature, it is intended to be a short term intervention. The Home Tuition Grant Schemes are governed by annual circulars which sets out the purpose, eligibility criteria and details of...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (26 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...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Admissions (26 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 children...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Home Schooling (26 Sep 2023)

Josepha Madigan: I would like to thank the Deputy for the question. The purpose of the Home Tuition Grant Scheme is to provide funding towards the provision of a compensatory educational service for children who, for a number of specific reasons, are unable to attend school as follows: a) Early educational intervention for children with autism who meet the scheme’s eligibility criteria b) Students...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (28 Sep 2023)

Josepha Madigan: I would like to thank the Deputy for the question. In accordance with the Home Tuition application form submitted, it had been confirmed that the child in this case was enrolled in the final year of primary school for the academic year 2023/2024. The application was also made on the grounds that the child had a significant medical condition, which has caused, and is likely to continue to...

School Transport 2023-2024: Statements (3 Oct 2023)

Josepha Madigan: I again thank all Members for the opportunity to update them on school transport. It is important to note that the normal eligibility criteria of the scheme still apply and that tickets continue to be allocated in line with these criteria. I know that many families, whatever their eligibility status, rely on this scheme and this consideration has been factored into the analysis under way as...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (3 Oct 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: Special Educational Needs (3 Oct 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: Special Educational Needs (3 Oct 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...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Admissions (4 Oct 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: Special Educational Needs (5 Oct 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). Special schools funded by my...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Policy (5 Oct 2023)

Josepha Madigan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 244, 245 and 255 together. I would like to thank the Deputy for the question and advise that the provision of education for children with additional educational 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...

Financial Resolutions 2023 - Financial Resolution No. 4: General (Resumed) (11 Oct 2023)

Josepha Madigan: I am delighted to announce the supports for special education in this budget. We have a budget of €2.7 billion this year, which is a 5% increase on last year. It is 26% of the entire education budget. One of the challenges I have as Minister of State with responsibility for special education is to ensure we have sufficient special classes and appropriate placements for children with...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (10 Oct 2023)

Josepha Madigan: I would like to thank the Deputy for the question and advise that the provision of education for children with additional educational 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...