Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 711: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will set out a plan for action in her Department in the areas identified in A Vision for Change; if so, when; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20046/07]

Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 712: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the steps she has taken to implement the recommendations in A Vision for Change, the 2006 mental health policy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20047/07]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 711 and 712 together.

The education of children with special educational needs is a key policy priority for the Government. Much has been done in this area in terms of delivering additional teaching and care supports.

The report in question is wide ranging and makes many recommendations in relation to the development of mental health policy generally as well as a number of specific recommendations concerning education. These recommendations are being considered at present.