Olwyn Enright (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael)
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Question 454: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of premises used by the special educational needs officers throughout the State; the cost of acquisition, running or refurbishment associated with each of these premises; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27821/05]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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I take it the Deputy is referring to special educational needs organisers.

Special educational needs organisers are employed by the National Council for Special Education which is an independent statutory agency established under the Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act 2004. Special educational needs organisers are deployed throughout the State by the National Council for Special Education to provide for the delivery of local services in accordance with the Act. It is a matter for the council to ensure that appropriate office accommodation is provided for its staff within approved budgetary parameters and in accordance with prescribed procurement procedures.