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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: 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 2023/24 budget allocation of more than €2.7 billion to support special education. This level of educational funding...

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: 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...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (12 Oct 2023)

Josepha Madigan: Hear, hear.

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: Education Policy (11 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: Special Educational Needs (11 Oct 2023)

Josepha Madigan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 94 and 96 together. I would like to thank the Deputy for the questions 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: Home Schooling (11 Oct 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 the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Policy (11 Oct 2023)

Josepha Madigan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 97, 99 and 100 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...

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...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Admissions (10 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...