Joe Costello (Dublin Central, Labour)
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Question 242: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her proposals for a new residential development for blind and visually impaired children in respect of a centre (details supplied) in Dublin 9; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10976/09]

John Moloney (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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Current policy and best practice in regard to health service delivery for blind/visually impaired children is that children who are blind/visually impaired remain in their local schools with appropriate supports. I have no plans for a new residential facility for blind and visually impaired children at St. Joseph's Centre for the Visually Impaired in Drumcondra.