Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 345: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if she will find a suitable school for a pupil (details supplied) in Dublin 5 who has been turned down for a placement in a special class and is solely dependent on home tuition; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26917/07]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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As the Deputy may be aware, the National Council for Special Education (NCSE) has been operational since 1st January 2005, and is responsible for processing applications for special educational needs supports from primary and post primary schools through its network of Special Educational Needs Organisers (SENOs). The SENO is also a focal point of contact for parents and schools and their role includes identifying appropriate school placements. All schools have contact details of the local SENO. It is also open to the family to contact the SENO to discuss their child's special educational needs. Contact details may be accessed on the NCSE's website www.ncse.ie. or by telephoning 046 9486400.