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- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Special Educational Needs (23 Apr 2024)
Johnny Guirke: I thank the Minister of State. In some cases the ratio is 30:1. I believe that is the ratio in Kilbride National School. Although the Minister of State has said she will look at it in the appeal, I was hoping she would give a commitment tonight to reverse the decision on SET hours in Kilbride. One third of schools have had their SET resources cut. However, prior to these cuts the vast...
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Special Educational Needs (23 Apr 2024)
Hildegarde Naughton: I thank the Deputy again for raising this issue and for giving me the opportunity to discuss special education teaching allocations and the review process, in which the Kilbride National School in County Meath is currently engaging. The NCSE is reviewing that currently and engaging with the school. It is important to say that. Approximately 97% of all children, including those with...
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Special Educational Needs (23 Apr 2024)
Cuireadh an Dáil ar athló ar 9.44 p.m. go dtí 9.10 a.m. Dé Céadaoin, an 24 Aibreán 2024. The Dáil adjourned at at 9.44 p.m. until 9.10 a.m. on Wednesday, 24 April 2024.
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Special Educational Needs (23 Apr 2024)
Special Educational Needs
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Special Educational Needs (23 Apr 2024)
Johnny Guirke: I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Naughton, for coming in to address the important issue of the reduction in special education teaching, SET, hours at Kilbride National School, Trim, County Meath and many schools across my constituency of Meath West. In response to parliamentary questions I submitted, the Department of Education stated 67% of schools saw their allocation increase or...
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Special Educational Needs (23 Apr 2024)
Hildegarde Naughton: I thank the Deputy for raising this issue and giving me the opportunity to set out the importance of the special education teacher allocation in supporting children with special educational needs, SEN, in mainstream schools. My colleague, Deputy English, has spoken to me about the incredible work being done in Kilbride National School in Kilbride. He has consistently worked to ensure...