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Ceisteanna Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (15 May 2024)

Hildegarde Naughton: As the Minister, Deputy Humphreys, has said, we have a special Cabinet committee making sure health, education, disability and children are all working in relation to children with additional needs. Within my remit, one third of our education budget goes towards special education. For the coming school year, 400 special places are being allocated, of which 300 have already been allocated...

Report of Committee on Standing Orders and Dáil Reform: Motion (15 May 2024)

Hildegarde Naughton: I move: That, notwithstanding the Order of the Dáil of 16th December, 2020, or the Order of the Dáil of 13th December, 2023, the sequence in which Leaders shall be called upon to put questions between 17th January, 2024, and the eleventh sitting day following the summer recess of 2024, inclusive, pursuant to Standing Order 36(ca), shall be in accordance with the rota contained in...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (15 May 2024)

Hildegarde Naughton: Enabling children with special educational needs to receive an education is a priority for this government. It is also a key priority 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. Where children with more complex needs require additional...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (15 May 2024)

Hildegarde Naughton: Enabling children with special educational needs to receive an education is a priority for this government. It is also a key priority 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. Where children with more complex needs require additional...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (15 May 2024)

Hildegarde Naughton: Enabling children with special educational needs to receive an education is a priority for this government. It is also a key priority 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. Where children with more complex needs require additional...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (16 May 2024)

Hildegarde Naughton: Enabling children with special educational needs to receive an education is a priority for this government. It is also a key priority 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. Where children with more complex needs require additional...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (16 May 2024)

Hildegarde Naughton: Enabling children with special educational needs to receive an education is a priority for this government. It is also a key priority 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. Where children with more complex needs require additional...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 May 2024)

Hildegarde Naughton: I move: Tuesday's business shall be: - Statements on Housing for All (not to exceed 2 hrs 27 mins) Tuesday's private members' business shall be the Motion re Housing, selected by Sinn Féin. Wednesday's business shall be: - Report and Final Stages of the Automatic Enrolment Retirement Savings System Bill 2024 (to commence no earlier than 2.49 p.m. and if not previously concluded,...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (22 May 2024)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank the Deputy for his question. There is a very important focus on special educational needs services being provided throughout the country. I will follow up directly regarding the school referenced by the Deputy. The matter was also raised in the Seanad this morning. I will come back to the Deputy directly on it. We are investing. The NCSE is working very closely with the...

Grocery Price Caps Bill 2024: First Stage (22 May 2024)

Hildegarde Naughton: It is not.

Education (Smartphones in Primary Schools) Bill 2024: First Stage (22 May 2024)

Hildegarde Naughton: It is not.

Protection of Hedgerows Bill 2024: First Stage (22 May 2024)

Hildegarde Naughton: It is not.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Departmental Policies (22 May 2024)

Hildegarde Naughton: On behalf of the Taoiseach, I thank Senator Ardagh for raising this matter today. In July 2016 as the Senator stated, the Government launched a major initiative for Dublin's north east inner city, in response to the series of gangland murders in the area and beyond, which arose from the ongoing feud between certain criminal gangs. To assist the work of the ministerial task force, Mr. Kieran...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Departmental Policies (22 May 2024)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank the Senator for her input to this debate and the views she expressed. The north east inner city initiative was a unique approach to an extreme time of violence in the area. While much has been achieved, challenges remain. As I mentioned, the Government recognises that disadvantaged areas require new forms of assistance to help them prosper. That path lies in consolidating and...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Special Educational Needs (22 May 2024)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank the Senator for raising this matter. The National Council for Special Education, NCSE, is responsible for determining the appropriate staffing levels in support of students with special educational needs in special schools, in accordance with the Department’s policies. Special school staffing allocations will continue to be reviewed and updated each year by the NCSE. Special...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Special Educational Needs (22 May 2024)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Senator is absolutely correct that we are all working together to ensure that these children have access to the supports they need. He raised an important question. I reassure him that the NCSE is committed to ensuring that all children can access education suitable to their needs. Special school staffing is reviewed by the NCSE every year. Generally, the number of staff allocated is...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (21 May 2024)

Hildegarde Naughton: Under the Assistive Technology Scheme, as set out in the department’s Circular 0010/2013, funding is provided to schools towards the cost of computers and specialist equipment, which are required for educational purposes. My department received an application for assistive technology from the Special Educational Needs Organiser (SENO) for the child concerned on the 17th of April...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (21 May 2024)

Hildegarde Naughton: I would like to thank the Deputy for the question. I would like to confirm that as part of the departments overall response following the incident that occurred, Gaelscoil Choláiste Mhuire, Parnell Square were allocated an additional SNA until the end of the academic year 2023/24 to support the pupils in the school. I wish to advise that no request has been received from the school...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (21 May 2024)

Hildegarde Naughton: Enabling children with special educational needs to receive an education is a priority for this government. The vast majority of children with special educational needs are supported to attend mainstream classes with their peers. Where children with more complex needs require additional supports, special classes and special school places are provided. I understand the question to relate...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (21 May 2024)

Hildegarde Naughton: Enabling children with special educational needs to receive an education is a priority for this government. The vast majority of children with special educational needs are supported to attend mainstream classes with their peers. Where children with more complex needs require additional supports, special classes and special school places are provided. My department engage intensely with...

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