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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (22 Feb 2024)

Josepha Madigan: I want to thank the Deputy for raising this issue and for giving me the opportunity to clarify some of the concerns that have been raised regarding the Special Education Teacher Allocations for mainstream schools which issued on the 6th February. At the outset, I would like to clarify complex needs have not been removed – the data which was used since 2017 from the children's...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (21 Feb 2024)

Josepha Madigan: Will you stop shouting?

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (21 Feb 2024)

Josepha Madigan: Shouting.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (21 Feb 2024)

Josepha Madigan: I want to thank the Deputy for raising this issue and for giving me the opportunity to clarify some of the concerns that have been raised regarding the Special Education Teacher Allocations for mainstream schools which issued on the 6th February. At the outset, I would like to clarify Complex needs have not been removed – the data which was used since 2017 from the CDNT and which...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (21 Feb 2024)

Josepha Madigan: 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). It is my department’s policy, in accordance with the principles of inclusive education, that students with...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (21 Feb 2024)

Josepha Madigan: 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 educational needs are supported to attend mainstream classes with their...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (21 Feb 2024)

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 (21 Feb 2024)

Josepha Madigan: 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). Approximately 98% of all children, including those with special education needs, are educated in mainstream classes...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (21 Feb 2024)

Josepha Madigan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 79 and 80 together. 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 educational needs are...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (21 Feb 2024)

Josepha Madigan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 81 and 82 together. 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 educational needs are...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (21 Feb 2024)

Josepha Madigan: I want to thank the Deputy for raising this issue and for giving me the opportunity to clarify some of the concerns that have been raised regarding the Special Education Teacher Allocations for mainstream schools which issued on the 6th February. At the outset, I would like to clarify Complex needs have not been removed – the data which was used since 2017 from the CDNT and which...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (21 Feb 2024)

Josepha Madigan: I want to thank the Deputy for question raised. My Department commenced a review of the model in late 2022 to ensure that it was meeting the changing needs in special education. This review involved extensive consultation with our education partners and visits to schools by the NCSE to look at the strengths and shortcomings of the allocation model. The feedback has been incorporated into the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (21 Feb 2024)

Josepha Madigan: 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). Approximately 98% of all children, including those with special education needs, are educated in mainstream classes...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (21 Feb 2024)

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 (21 Feb 2024)

Josepha Madigan: 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 educational needs are supported to attend mainstream classes with their...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Defective Building Materials (20 Feb 2024)

Josepha Madigan: I thank the Deputy. As I said, I know he is very passionate about this matter and has been for a long time. He acknowledged that there does seem to be a pathway here. I hear his comments around communication, and I will bring that back to the Minister for housing. I will also bring back the Deputy's suggestion around an interdepartmental group. He mentioned that he wants that review...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Departmental Regulations (20 Feb 2024)

Josepha Madigan: I thank the Deputy for outlining that. I can see he is concerned about this. Hexahydrocannabinol is not currently a controlled drug under the Misuse of Drugs Regulations. As the Deputy said, it is being monitored closely at international level by the European Union drugs agency, which I understand is the initial step in placing a substance under drug control measures. It is important...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Defective Building Materials (20 Feb 2024)

Josepha Madigan: Yes, I will bring this to the attention of the Minister for housing. 10 o’clock I offer my condolences to the family. That is a difficult situation notwithstanding this matter. I note what the Deputy said about the review and that it needs to be done as soon as possible. I will bring those particular comments back to the Minister for housing. I know this mica scheme has been a...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Road Projects (20 Feb 2024)

Josepha Madigan: I thank the Deputy for his passionate contribution. I will bring it to the attention of the Minister, Deputy Ryan, and the Deputy's Kerry Oireachtas colleagues, who he mentioned. As I said, there is sufficient funding in place to ensure the route options phase will be concluded in 2024 with a preferred route selected. I note the Deputy's comments around road safety and he makes a valid...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Road Projects (20 Feb 2024)

Josepha Madigan: The briefing I have, and what I am told by the Minister and indeed the officials in the Department of Transport, is that sufficient funding is in place to ensure the route options phase will be concluded in 2024 with a preferred route selected. As with all national roads projects in the NDP, the delivery programme for the N22 Killarney to Farranfore project will be kept under review in...