Pat Breen (Clare, Fine Gael)
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Question 442: To ask the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 486 of 30 November 2004, if her Department has received an application for special needs assistant support for a child (details supplied) in County Clare; if so, the current status of the application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23218/05]

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, SEN, supports in primary schools and special schools. 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 are currently liaising with the NCSE regarding SEN supports for the pupil referred to by the Deputy. Direct contact will be made with the school authorities in the coming days.