Written answers
Tuesday, 28 February 2012
Department of Education and Skills
Special Educational Needs
8:00 pm
Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 266: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if it is possible to facilitate access to an ASD unit as soon as possible in the case of a minor (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11486/12]
Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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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 the approval of special classes for autism. 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 matters raised by the Deputy to be forwarded to the NCSE for their direct reply.
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