Seanad debates
Wednesday, 7 July 2004
Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Bill 2003: Committee Stage (Resumed).
12:00 pm
Síle de Valera (Clare, Fianna Fail)
I do not propose to accept this amendment because in requiring the council to have regard to geographical considerations before making a designation, it ignores the point that it must already have regard to the needs of the child and the wishes of the parents. I do not see what the amendment would add to the mix since the child's needs will, generally, be best served by proximity to the family home.
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