Fergal Browne (Fine Gael)

I thank the Minister for his reply and I hope he conveys my sense of frustration to the Minister for Education and Science. The Minister, Deputy Roche, referred to lengthy discussions taking place in regard to setting up aclass in a mainstream school. It is worth noting that two schools were approached. One was not in a position to facilitate the suggestion because it was due to undergo major renovation work, which it indicated to the Department. For some reason, the Department did not register this reply. Months passed and a vacuum was created. While I do not expect the Minister to reply now, this affair is not one of the better examples of how the Department of Education and Science should work. I look forward to contact being made with the parents in the near future.