Kathleen Lynch (Cork North Central, Labour)
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Question 99: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she has considered the report carried out for her Department's inspectorate entitled An Evaluation of Educational Provision for Children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders; if she will implement the recommendations of the report; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25917/06]

Liz McManus (Wicklow, Labour)
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Question 113: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she has considered the report carried out for her Department's inspectorate entitled An Evaluation of Special Classes for Pupils with Specific Speech and Language Disorder; if she will implement the recommendations of the report; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25918/06]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 99 and 113 together.

The two reports recently presented by the Inspectorate — "An Evaluation of Educational Provision for Children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders" and "An Evaluation of Special Classes for Pupils with Specific Speech and Language Disorders", are under active consideration within my Department.

The recommendations contained in the reports will require consideration, not only by my own Department, but also, by other bodies such as the National Council for Special Education and the Health Service Executive as well as school authorities. Arrangements will be made for discussions with the relevant bodies.