Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael)
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Question 547: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if the applications for a special needs assistant and resource hours for a person (details supplied) in County Wexford will be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8730/05]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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The Deputy may be aware that the National Council for Special Education, NCSE, which was established recently and which has been operational since 1 January 2005 is responsible for processing applications for special educational needs, SEN, supports. Some 71 special educational needs organisers, SENOs, have been recruited throughout the country and will be a focal point of contact for schools and parents. I can confirm that an application for resource hours and special needs assistant support has been received for the pupil concerned and is with the local SENO for processing. The SENO will make direct contact with the school authorities regarding the matter.