Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 670: To ask the Minister for Education and Science when a special needs assistant designated to a child (details supplied) in County Roscommon will commence employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22538/09]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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As the Deputy will be aware, the National Council for Special Education (NCSE), through the local special educational needs organisers (SENOs), is responsible for processing applications from primary and post primary schools for special educational needs supports including special needs assistants. The NCSE operates within my Department's criteria in allocating such support.

All schools have the names and contact details of their local SENO. Parents may also contact their local SENO directly to discuss their child's special educational needs, using the contact details available on www.ncse.ie. I have arranged for the information provided by the Deputy to be forwarded to the NCSE for their direct reply. I wish to advise the Deputy that the responsibility for the recruitment and employment of Special Needs Assistants (SNAs) rests with the Board of Management of individual schools.