Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 827: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the progress which has been made to date in 2006 to resolve ongoing issues surrounding the resources and staffing for the double autism unit at a school (details supplied) in County Kildare which is ready for occupation for over two and a half years and is still not open; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11131/06]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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I am anxious to ensure that this purpose-built facility for children with autism will become operational as soon as possible.

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 autism unit at the school. To date, no response has been received from the school authorities and my officials in the Department will shortly make further contact with the school.