Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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Question 1861: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the existence of a school (detail supplied) in County Dublin; his views on whether the service provided there is essential to young people with a learning disability who benefit from it and that those benefiting from this service fall into the category of most vulnerable in our society; if his attention has further been drawn to the fact that a decision has been made to close the facility as a result of the withdrawal of funding by the Health Service Executive and FÁS; if he will review and reverse this decision to withdraw funding in order that this facility can continue in existence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30842/08]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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I understand that the facility referred to by the Deputy is not a recognised State school and is therefore not funded by my Department. The Deputy may wish to make contact with the Health Service Executive and the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment regarding the matter raised by her.