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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (30 Jun 2021)

Josepha Madigan: The Government has approved the provision of significantly expanded summer education programmes for pupils with complex special educational needs and those at greatest risk of educational disadvantage, as a COVID-19 pandemic response measure, for summer 2021. This is an important Government decision, which ensures that for first time all primary and post primary schools have the opportunity...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (30 Jun 2021)

Josepha Madigan: The Government has approved the provision of significantly expanded summer education programmes for pupils with complex special educational needs and those at greatest risk of educational disadvantage, as a COVID-19 pandemic response measure for summer 2021. This is an important Government decision, which ensures that for first time all primary and post primary schools have the opportunity to...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: State Examinations (29 Jun 2021)

Josepha Madigan: We wish all those students the best of luck today. I also take this opportunity to congratulate you personally, Acting Chairman, on your recent election back to the Seanad.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: State Examinations (29 Jun 2021)

Josepha Madigan: The Seanad is a better place with you in it. I thank Senator Malcolm Byrne for raising this very important issue. As he is aware, this is a matter under the remit of the Minister for Education.She is acutely aware of the disruption caused to students as a result of school closures resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic. From 11 January 2021 until their return to school all students,...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: State Examinations (29 Jun 2021)

Josepha Madigan: I thank the Senator. The fact that there has been a detrimental effect on fifth year students means that we very much need that clarity as soon as possible, preferably before the school term starts in September. As you know, fifth year is the start of the senior cycle. I have seen my son and his friends struggle with the amount of months of the senior cycle that they have missed. They are...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (29 Jun 2021)

Josepha Madigan: I wish to advise the Deputy that my Department continues to prioritise investment in special education, with over €2 Billion due to be spent on special education this year. For the coming school year there will be over 13,600 Special Education Teachers allocated to mainstream schools, who will support class teachers to address the special educational needs and learning needs of pupils...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (29 Jun 2021)

Josepha Madigan: The National Council for Special Education (NCSE) has responsibility for coordinating and advising on the education provision for children nationwide. NCSE is planning a further expansion of special class and special school places nationally, to meet identified need. This process is ongoing. Through better planning at both national and local level, it is my objective that specialist...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (29 Jun 2021)

Josepha Madigan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 317 and 318 together. It is my belief that children with special educational needs should receive their education in placements which are appropriate to their needs alongside their peers wherever possible unless such an approach would be inconsistent with the best interests of the individual child or other children in the school. This approach is consistent...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (29 Jun 2021)

Josepha Madigan: The provision of education for children with special needs is an ongoing priority for Government. The numbers of special classes, special education teachers and Special Needs Assistants are at unprecedented levels. My Department will spend approximately €2 Billion, or over 20% of its total educational budget on making additional provision for children with special educational needs in...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (29 Jun 2021)

Josepha Madigan: Special Needs Assistants (SNAs) play a huge role in helping to ensure the inclusion of pupils with significant care needs in education and in school life. This was acknowledged in the Comprehensive Review of the Special Needs Assistant Scheme (SNAs) published by the National Council for Special Education (NCSE) in 2018. The Review made a number of recommendations regarding SNAs and the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (29 Jun 2021)

Josepha Madigan: The Government has approved the provision of significantly expanded summer education programmes for pupils with complex special educational needs and those at greatest risk of educational disadvantage, as a COVID-19 pandemic response measure for summer 2021. This is an important Government decision, which ensures that for first time all primary and post primary schools have the opportunity to...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (29 Jun 2021)

Josepha Madigan: Special Needs Assistants (SNAs) play a huge role in helping to ensure the inclusion of pupils with significant care needs in education and in school life. This was acknowledged in the Comprehensive Review of the Special Needs Assistant Scheme (SNAs) published by the National Council for Special Education (NCSE) in 2018. The Review made a number of recommendations regarding SNAs and the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (29 Jun 2021)

Josepha Madigan: The National Council for Special Education (NCSE) is responsible for the planning and cordination of education provision for children with special educational needs including the allocation of SNA posts. Budget 2021 provided for an additional 990 additional Special Needs Assistants (SNAs) posts for allocation to schools, bringing the total numbers to 18,000 by the end of December 2021. This...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Schools Building Projects (28 Jun 2021)

Josepha Madigan: I thank Senator Sherlock. Yes, I am a Minister of State at the Department of Education but my responsibility is for special education so this matter does not fall under my remit. I will, however, take the Senator's concerns back to the Minister, Deputy Foley. I hope I will be able to give the Senator a comprehensive response which will address some of the issues she has raised. As the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Schools Building Projects (28 Jun 2021)

Josepha Madigan: Planning permission for the 16-classroom building, which is to be built on the site procured by the Department of Education from Dublin City Council, was secured on 28 May on the basis of a proposed amended right of way. The right of way has been the subject of much discussion with the owner of the neighbouring property, discussion which is ongoing. That two-pronged process with regard to...