Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 1705: To ask the Minister for Education and Science further to Parliamentary Question No. 664 of 8 July 2008, the progress made between officials in his Department and groups representing centres participating in ABA pilot schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30185/08]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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The Deputy will be aware of the Programme for Government commitment to the long-term funding for the centres that are currently in the ABA pilot scheme subject to agreement with my Department on standards that will enable them to be supported as primary schools for children with autism.

The Deputy will appreciate that I am not in a position to comment while the discussions are ongoing between officials in my Department and groups representing the centres.