Mary Butler (Waterford, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

The Department of Education continues to work closely with the City of Dublin ETB and the NCSE in planning for the establishment of the new special school. Details regarding the admission process and the number of places to be offered for 2023-2024 in the new special school will be confirmed very shortly. Recruitment for the school is expected to commence this week, with the principal position being advertised as the first step in this process.

The Minister, the Minister of State and their officials are happy to provide updates on the new special school as the project progresses. The NCSE is also available to keep parents updated on the progress of the project as well. I know having this interaction is really important. Regarding the Senator's earlier question about primary or secondary, I know the three special schools we have in Waterford city and Dungarvan serve an age range of between four and 18. I am not saying for definite but I know that is the situation in the three special schools we have. Children go through their entire education there.