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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Policy (17 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...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Policy (17 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: Special Educational Needs (17 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: Special Educational Needs (17 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 (17 Oct 2023)

Josepha Madigan: Under the Assistive Technology scheme, as set out in my Department’s Circular 0010/2013, funding is provided to schools towards the cost of computers and specialist equipment, which are required for educational purposes. The Assistive Technology Scheme is provided by my Department to supplement the overall approach to providing funding to schools for digital technology and...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (17 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: Special Educational Needs (17 Oct 2023)

Josepha Madigan: Details of this year’s Summer Programme were announced by the Department on 9 February 2023. Again, all schools had an opportunity to run a programme for those children that needed it the most. The central theme for this year’s programme was ‘Building Confidence and Connections’. The primary aim of this theme is to help our children and young people to realise...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (17 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: Special Educational Needs (17 Oct 2023)

Josepha Madigan: I thank the Deputy for the question and 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 special...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (18 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 (18 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: Special Educational Needs (18 Oct 2023)

Josepha Madigan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 167 and 169 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...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (19 Oct 2023)

Josepha Madigan: I wish to advise the Deputy that the NCSE has the responsibility for planning and coordinating school supports for children with special educational needs. It is a matter for schools to allocate supports as required, and on the basis of greatest level of need, which allows schools flexibility in how the supports provided to the school are utilised. Parents of children with special...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Public Sector Pay (19 Oct 2023)

Josepha Madigan: Details of this year’s Summer Programme were announced by the Department on 9 February 2023. Again, all schools were given an opportunity to run a programme for those children that need it the most. The main priority in 2023 has been that those children with the most complex special educational needs, especially in special schools, should have access to a school-based summer...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (19 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 (19 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 NCSE has the responsibility...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Bodies (19 Oct 2023)

Josepha Madigan: I wish to advise the Deputy that the internal working group was established following the Chief Inspector's 2016 - 2020 Report that raised concerns about provision for exceptionally able students. It was decided that my Department needed to formulate an overarching policy on supporting students with exceptional ability. The group consists of representatives from the following sections and...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (24 Oct 2023)

Josepha Madigan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 243 and 244 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...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Legislative Reviews (24 Oct 2023)

Josepha Madigan: I would like to thank the Deputy for the question and wish to advise you of the following: My Department's policy, which is set out in the Education of Persons with Special Educational Needs (EPSEN) Act 2004, is that children with special educational needs should be educated in mainstream placements with additional supports provided as appropriate. The majority of children with special...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (24 Oct 2023)

Josepha Madigan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 247 and 248 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...