Willie Penrose (Longford-Westmeath, Labour)
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Question 514: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will take steps to provide a place at a school for a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath who is autistic; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16715/07]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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I understand that the child in question is currently attending an autism specific special class in a mainstream primary school. The parents of the child concerned, if they wish him to change schools, should apply to the second school to be considered for a placement. The parents should note, however, that school transport is only arranged where the child is attending his nearest suitable school.