Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 118: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the long-term education plan for a person (details supplied) in Dublin 3 with a disability; and if they will be given a place when they reach 18 years of age. [13947/04]

Noel Dempsey (Meath, Fianna Fail)
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Special schools funded by the Department of Education and Science are intended to cater for children and young persons with special educational needs from four years of age until the end of the school year in which they reach their 18th birthday.

The Department of Health and Children has direct responsibility for provision for young adults over 18 years of age with special needs and my Department provides funding towards the education component of such provision.