Brian Hayes (Dublin South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 651: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of autism units established by his Department, estimated to be 270, which are located in temporary or prefab accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22706/08]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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As the Deputy will be aware, my Department is currently compiling a database on the schools that are using temporary rented accommodation. Approximately 900 schools were contacted by my Department and asked to complete a questionnaire regarding the stock of temporary accommodation in their schools. Over 800 schools from all counties returned the questionnaire and confirmed that they are occupying temporary accommodation. My Department is currently pursuing the outstanding returns through its regional offices, with a view to completing the database. The completed questionnaires returned from the schools to-date indicate that 47 schools are using temporary accommodation for special needs classes.