Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 1336: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when a decision will be made by the National Council for Special Education in respect of an application by a project (details supplied) in County Kildare through her Department for resources and staffing for the double autism unit; the position in this regard; if the matter can be prioritised in view of the fact that this unit was completed and ready for occupation in 2004 and is still vacant; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1648/06]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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My officials wrote to the school in question on 21 December 2005 outlining the supports available from my Department to facilitate the operation of the autistic unit at the school. A response is awaited.

I would add that my Department is anxious that this purpose built facility for children with autism would become operational as soon as possible.