Charlie O'Connor (Dublin South West, Fianna Fail)
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Question 259: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding special needs assistants and other staff at a school (details supplied) in Dublin 24; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27406/10]

Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)
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The Deputy will be aware that the National Council for Special Education (NCSE) is an independent agency with responsibility for determining the appropriate staffing levels in relation to the support of pupils with special educational needs in mainstream and special schools. The NCSE operates within my Department's policy in allocating this support. I have arranged for the details supplied to be forwarded to the NCSE for their attention and direct reply. 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