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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (28 Sep 2022)

Josepha Madigan: I would like to thank the Deputy for the questions raised and would advise the following: Budget 2022 provides funding for an additional 1,165 SNAs (in 2022) to provide support to children with special educational needs, which will bring the total number of SNAs to 19,169 at the end of December 2022.This will represent an increase of 81% since 2011 at which time 10,575 were provided....

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (28 Sep 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. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (28 Sep 2022)

Josepha Madigan: 246. To ask the Minister for Health the estimated cost of making continuous glucose monitors available on the long-term illness scheme for all those living with type 1 diabetes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47432/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (27 Sep 2022)

Josepha Madigan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 211 and 272 together. Budget 2019 allocated €4.75 million for the implementation of the recommendations of the Comprehensive Review of the Special Needs Assistant Scheme. The School Inclusion Model (SIM) is based on policy advice from the National Council for Special Education, based on the principle of providing the right support at the right time,...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (27 Sep 2022)

Josepha Madigan: I would like to thank the Deputy for the question and would like to advise the following: I have asked my officials to liaise with the NCSE regarding the revised staffing arrangements at the school. A further response clarifying the situation will issue to the Deputy directly as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (27 Sep 2022)

Josepha Madigan: The DEIS programme is the Department of Education’s policy response to the issue of educational disadvantage. The Home School Community Liaison (HSCL) Scheme is an integral element of the DEIS programme. It is a school-based intervention provided to DEIS schools to address the needs of pupils at most risk of educational disadvantage. The role of the HSCL Coordinator is to work...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (27 Sep 2022)

Josepha Madigan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 254 and 255 together. The DEIS programme is the Department of Education’s policy response to the issue of educational disadvantage. The Home School Community Liaison (HSCL) Scheme is an integral element of the DEIS programme. It is a school-based intervention provided to DEIS schools to address the needs of pupils at most risk of educational...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (27 Sep 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. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (27 Sep 2022)

Josepha Madigan: The NCSE has responsibility for planning and coordinating school supports for children with special educational needs including the allocation of Special Needs Assistants (SNAs) and reviews. My Department does not have a role in making individual school determinations. Budget 2022 provides funding for an additional 1,165 SNAs (in 2022) to provide support to children with special...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (27 Sep 2022)

Josepha Madigan: Budget 2019 allocated €4.75 million for the implementation of the recommendations of the Comprehensive Review of the Special Needs Assistant Scheme. The School Inclusion Model (SIM) is based on policy advice from the National Council for Special Education, based on the principle of providing the right support at the right time, delivered by a range of personnel with relevant...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (27 Sep 2022)

Josepha Madigan: 400. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of incidents of suspected drink spiking reported to An Garda Síochána in 2021 and to date in 2022 nationally; if any charges were made in relation to the reported incidents; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46946/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (27 Sep 2022)

Josepha Madigan: 401. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of incidents of suspected needle spiking reported to An Garda Síochána in 2021 and to date in 2022 nationally; if any charges were made in relation to the reported incidents; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46947/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (22 Sep 2022)

Josepha Madigan: I want 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. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (21 Sep 2022)

Josepha Madigan: 24. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will liaise with the National Transport Authority and an organisation (details supplied) to ensure that the recent decision to reduce the timetable of the 175 bus on weekday mornings is reversed, and the normal timetable is restored; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46113/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (21 Sep 2022)

Josepha Madigan: Budget 2019 allocated €4.75 million for the implementation of the recommendations of the Comprehensive Review of the Special Needs Assistant Scheme. The School Inclusion Model (SIM) is based on policy advice from the National Council for Special Education, based on the principle of providing the right support at the right time, delivered by a range of personnel with relevant...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (21 Sep 2022)

Josepha Madigan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 73 and 74 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. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (21 Sep 2022)

Josepha Madigan: I want 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. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (20 Sep 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. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (20 Sep 2022)

Josepha Madigan: As the Deputy will be aware, as announced in December 2021, I have sought a review of the Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act, 2004, which provides for the education of children aged under 18 years with special educational needs. The EPSEN Act 2004, is now in place for more than 18 years and there have been many significant changes and developments to policy relating to...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (15 Sep 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. 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...