Michael Moynihan (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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806. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the policy in respect of dual-attendance pupils being supported with resources and special needs assistants in one school only; when this policy changed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11838/15]

Jan O'Sullivan (Limerick City, Labour)
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I wish to advise the Deputy that my Department does not facilitate the dual enrolment of children in schools and that there has not there been any change of policy in this regard. National Council for Special Education (NCSE) Special Educational Needs Organisers (SENO's) can only allocate resources to schools in respect of those pupils enrolled in a school. However, dual placement arrangements are a feature of transitional plans for children who are transferring from one placement to another and should be managed locally by the relevant Boards of Management.

In addition, some children with special educational needs in special schools or special classes may also attend mainstream classes on a part-time basis in line with their abilities, and local arrangements are made by the relevant boards of management.

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.