Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 259: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when it is expected the judicial review will be completed in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; if home help will be increased; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6757/09]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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During the past week, my Department has been formally advised by the school concerned that their Board of Management has decided to seek a Judicial Review of the decision of the Section 29 Appeal Committee in this case to uphold an appeal against a refused enrolment. At this point, it is not possible to say how long it might take to complete the Judicial Review.

Home Tuition support is currently being provided in respect of the child concerned. I am advised that some further hours of additional Home Tuition support may be available to assist with the child's special educational needs, on application, and subject to the normal criteria. The National Educational Welfare Board (NEWB) is the statutory agency which can assist parents who are experiencing difficulty in securing a school place for their child and I am advised that there is ongoing contact between the family, officials at my Department, and the NEWB in this regard.