Vincent P Martin (Green Party) | Oireachtas source

The reality on the ground in this specific case is upsetting. A young child attending this school has to move to a different school because the family wants her to access a special class, yet the child's home is across the hedge from the school. It is literally a stone's throw away. The child and her family are very happy in that community. The school staff are passionate about education. They do their best to care for each and every student and the parents are hugely supportive. I implore the Minister of State to use his influence in this matter. He has strong Kildare family connections, which I appreciate. In this case there has been a systemic breakdown, a failure and a dereliction of duty. Will the Minister of State ensure the State agencies and the professional agents whom they engage treat this with the appropriate level of urgency that it clearly deserves? This wonderful school community is doing its absolute best but deserves so much better.