David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael)
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Question 670: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if a request has been made for a dynavox system to be made available to a person (details supplied) in County Cavan; if this system will be provided as a matter of urgency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22062/05]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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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. A total of 71 special educational needs organisers, SENOs, have been recruited throughout the country and are a focal point of contact for schools and parents.

My officials have been advised by the NCSE that an application for a dynavox system has not been received for the pupil referred to by the Deputy. The school in question must formally apply to the local SENO for an application to be processed.