Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)
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Question 434: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will make a statement on the proposed closure of the special needs classroom unit at a school (details supplied) in County Louth. [17725/08]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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My officials have been in contact with the National Council for Special Education regarding the special class referred to by the Deputy. I understand that a decision on the future of the class has yet to be taken. I understand also that a significant number of children enrolled in the special class will be moving to post primary education in September 2008. I am informed that the local special educational needs organiser is actively involved in discussions with the school authorities and the local Health Service Executive regarding the future of the special class.