John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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Question 440: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the support which has been arranged in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; if the supports demanded by this person's assessment report will be given; if a decision will be expedited in this case; the supports and funding which are available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11773/05]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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The Deputy will 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 supports. A total of 71 special educational needs organisers, or SENOs, have been recruited throughout the country and will provide points of contact for schools and parents. My officials will contact the relevant SENO directly on the special educational needs of the pupil concerned and the school authorities will be notified directly of the outcome.