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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (24 Nov 2022)

Josepha Madigan: The Summer Programme is an important scheme for pupils with complex special educational needs and those at greatest risk of educational disadvantage. It provides these students with an opportunity to maintain their connection with education and helps to ensure they continue their journey in September either in school or in further/higher education or training. The Summer Programme has...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (24 Nov 2022)

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 (24 Nov 2022)

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...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (24 Nov 2022)

Josepha Madigan: The Summer Programme is an important scheme for pupils with complex special educational needs and those at greatest risk of educational disadvantage. It provides these students with an opportunity to maintain their connection with education and helps to ensure they continue their journey in September either in school or in further/higher education or training. I can confirm that funding...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (24 Nov 2022)

Josepha Madigan: I would like to thank the Deputy for the questions raised and would advise the following: This year, my Department will spend in excess of €2 Billion, or over 25% of the Department’s budget on providing a wide range of schemes and supports for children with special educational needs. This includes additional teaching and care supports. As a result, the number of special...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (24 Nov 2022)

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 2022, my Department will spend in excess of €2 Billion, or over 25% of the Department’s budget on providing a wide range of schemes and supports for children with special...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (24 Nov 2022)

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: School Equipment (24 Nov 2022)

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. All equipment provided under this scheme supports children with more complex disabilities who, in order to access the school curriculum, require essential...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (24 Nov 2022)

Josepha Madigan: I would like to thank the Deputy for the question and would like to advise the following: The NCSE is statutorily responsible for planning and coordinating provision at both a local and a national level and advising the Department in this regard. The NCSE have advised my Department that the first school referred to by the Deputy has 2 ASD classes, which are at max capacity for the school...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (24 Nov 2022)

Josepha Madigan: I would like to thank the Deputy for the question raised and would advise the following. The NCSE has responsibility for planning and coordinating school supports for children with special educational needs including the allocation of SNAs and reviews and the school should liaise with the NCSE directly in the event that additional supports are required. My Department does not have a role in...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (24 Nov 2022)

Josepha Madigan: I would like to thank the Deputy for the question and would like to advise the following: The NCSE is statutorily responsible for planning and coordinating provision at both a local and a national level and advising the Department in this regard. The NCSE have advised my Department that the first school referred to by the Deputy has 2 ASD classes, which are at max capacity for the school...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (24 Nov 2022)

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)....

Transport in Galway and Other Areas: Motion [Private Members] (23 Nov 2022)

Josepha Madigan: On behalf of the Minister for Transport, I thank all Deputies for their contributions to the debate on a new vision for transport in Galway and other areas. In the motion and contributions from individual Deputies during the debate, we can see the range of challenges and opportunities that exist and the progress which has been made to date in reorientating our transport system towards...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Water Services (23 Nov 2022)

Josepha Madigan: I thank the Deputy for raising the issue. I am taking the question on behalf of the Minister of State, Deputy Peter Burke. This is an issue of national and local importance. I appreciate the Deputy's concerns for communities affected by boil water notices. I can hear his frustration on behalf of his constituents. The Deputy will appreciate that the operation of Whitegate regional...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Water Services (23 Nov 2022)

Josepha Madigan: I will stand corrected if I am wrong about this, but my understanding from the briefing I have been given is that the upgrade works to the filters is under way and additional parts are on order. Delivery is expected by the end of December. Following the implementation of these measures, the HSE will be asked to confirm that the criteria for lifting the boil water notice are met. If that...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Animal Welfare (23 Nov 2022)

Josepha Madigan: I thank the Deputy for raising this Topical Issue matter. On behalf of the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Deputy McConalogue, I acknowledge the fantastic effort and commitment of animal welfare organisations and the many volunteers dedicated to the care and welfare of canines, who often operate, as the Deputy said, in challenging and stressful circumstances. Animal welfare...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Animal Welfare (23 Nov 2022)

Josepha Madigan: It is also important to note that the programme for Government includes a commitment to promote responsible pet ownership. In speaking about the period after Christmas, the Deputy makes a valid point. This commitment is being advanced by cross-divisional co-ordination within the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine on various aspects relating to pet ownership. A multi-stakeholder...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Disabilities Assessments (23 Nov 2022)

Josepha Madigan: The Assessment of Need (AON) process is provided for under the Disability Act 2005. Assessment Officers under the remit of the HSE are charged with organising the Assessment of Need.Following on from a court ruling in October 2021, there is now a legal obligation on the education system to assistthe HSE as part of the HSE’s Assessment of Need Process. The Department of Education and...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (23 Nov 2022)

Josepha Madigan: I would like to thank the Deputy for the question and would like to advise the following: The provision of health-related therapy services for children with disabilities is the responsibility of the Health Service Executive (HSE) and the question should therefore be directed to that body or to the Department of Health.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Enrolments (22 Nov 2022)

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 2022, my Department will spend in excess of €2.3 billion, or over 25% of the Department’s budget on providing a wide range of schemes and supports for children with special...