Marie Moloney (Labour)

It is far more important that this child gets what is essential for him. The special needs report has been submitted but the Department is refusing to grant the funding. I ask the Leader to ask the Minister for Education and Skills to come to the House. I know the budget is imminent and he is probably tied up with the preparations but I ask that he come to the House as soon as he can to tell us why his Department is refusing to provide funding of €12,000 for a child who badly needs this equipment.