Jack Wall (Kildare South, Labour)
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Question 159: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will consider a matter (details supplied) regarding autistic children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15410/12]

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 establishment of special classes in various geographical areas as required. 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. The Health Service Executive is responsible for the provision of health supports, including therapies, to children with special educational needs. I have arranged for the matters raised by the Deputy to be forwarded to the NCSE for their direct reply.

Clare Daly (Dublin North, Socialist Party)
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Question 160: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on a case (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15415/12]

Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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The National Council for Special Education (NCSE) was set up as an independent statutory body to improve the delivery of education services to persons with special educational needs arising from disabilities with particular emphasis on children. Correspondence between the NCSE and parents of children is a matter for the Council and will be dealt with by the NCSE directly.