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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (2 Feb 2023)

Josepha Madigan: I would like to thank the Deputy for the question and reassure him that the provision of education for children with special 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 and...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (2 Feb 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. For 2023, the spend by my Department on special education will be substantially increased by over 10% on last year, meaning that for 2023 my Department will spend over €2.6 billion on...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (2 Feb 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.    For 2023, the spend by my Department on special education will be substantially increased by over 10% on last year, meaning that for 2023 my Department will spend over...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (1 Feb 2023)

Josepha Madigan: The 2022 Summer Programme built on the expanded programmes of the previous two years. Since 2021, all primary and post-primary schools were given the opportunity to run at least one scheme under the programme. The Department has listened carefully to feedback from stakeholders and is working to make the scheme as inclusive as possible and available to as many eligible students as...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (1 Feb 2023)

Josepha Madigan: The 2022 Summer Programme built on the expanded programmes of the previous two years. Since 2021, all primary and post-primary schools were given the opportunity to run at least one scheme under the programme. The Department has listened carefully to feedback from stakeholders and is working to make the scheme as inclusive as possible and available to as many eligible students as...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Funding (1 Feb 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. For 2023, the spend by my Department on special education will be substantially increased by over 10% on last year, meaning that for 2023 my Department will spend over €2.6 billion on...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Bus Services (31 Jan 2023)

Josepha Madigan: I thank the Leas-Chathaoirleach and I thank Senator Dolan for her question. I am delighted to be here today on behalf of the Minister for Transport, and I understand the Senator's question relates to the roll-out of the Connecting Ireland plan more generally, but also specifically regarding route 23 between Athlone and Ballinasloe. I know she mentioned a few other routes too. The...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Bus Services (31 Jan 2023)

Josepha Madigan: I thank the Senator. I note she welcomed the Castlerea to Ballinasloe service, which will offer three services a day to students, the campus and all of that. I note she also mentioned the 878 Athlone to Roscommon service and the 440 from Athlone as well. I will ask the Minister for Transport to come back to her directly on those. There are, I understand, four routes planned for the first...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Qualifications Recognition (31 Jan 2023)

Josepha Madigan: I understand that the Deputy's question is specific to the Special Education Home Tuition Grant Scheme. The Special Education Home Tuition Grant Scheme is available 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. The aim of the Department is to meet the needs of families...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Schemes (31 Jan 2023)

Josepha Madigan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 436, 437, 438, 439, 440, 441, 442, 443, 444, 445, 446, 447 and 448 together. The 2022 Summer Programme built on the expanded programmes of the previous two years. Since 2021, all primary and post-primary schools were given the opportunity to run at least one scheme under the programme. The programme that has been provided in recent years was developed...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (31 Jan 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. For 2023, the spend by my Department on special education will be substantially increased by over 10% on last year, meaning that for 2023 my Department will spend over €2.6 billion on...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (31 Jan 2023)

Josepha Madigan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 465 and 467 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. For 2023, the spend by my Department on special education will be substantially increased by over 10% on last year, meaning that for 2023 my...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (31 Jan 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 (SEN) to receive an education appropriate to their needs 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)....

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (26 Jan 2023)

Josepha Madigan: My Department received the NCSE Policy Advice paper on 12thJanuary 2023. The Police Advice is currently under review and publication will follow shortly. The Policy Advice will be the subject of an extensive consultation process with education stakeholders and partners, as well as with disability representative organisations, and parental representatives.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (26 Jan 2023)

Josepha Madigan: I would like to thank the Deputy for the question and would like to advise the following. The National Council for Special Education (NCSE) has responsibility for coordinating and advising on the education provision for children with special educational needs nationwide. The NCSE have advised my Department that they do not collect data on the number of students who have places in special...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (25 Jan 2023)

Josepha Madigan: I would like to thank the Deputy for raising the question and I would advise the following. The allocation of resources based on Ukrainian enrolments is updated once a month by my Department. For the school in question when the data was extracted from Primary Online Database (POD) for the December update the school did not meet the enrolment threshold for an SNA post or part thereof to be...

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

Josepha Madigan: The Assessment of Need (AON) process is provided for under the Disability Act 2005. Assessment Officers working under the remit of the HSE are charged with organising the Assessment of Need. The Assessment Officer coordinates and completes the Assessment Report and makes the determination as to whether or not a child or young person meets the definition of disability contained in the Act. ....

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Admissions (24 Jan 2023)

Josepha Madigan: I would like to thank the Deputy for the question and would like to advise the following: My Department is committed to delivering an education system that is of the highest quality and where every child and young person feels valued and is actively supported and nurtured to reach their full potential. My Department strives to ensure that every child has access to an educational...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Admissions (24 Jan 2023)

Josepha Madigan: I would like to thank the Deputy for the question and would like to advise the following: My Department is committed to delivering an education system that is of the highest quality and where every child and young person feels valued and is actively supported and nurtured to reach their full potential. My Department strives to ensure that every child has access to an educational...

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

Josepha Madigan: I would like to thank the Deputy for the question and would like to advise the following: My Department is committed to delivering an education system that is of the highest quality and where every child and young person feels valued and is actively supported and nurtured to reach their full potential. My Department strives to ensure that every child has access to an educational...