Eoin Ó Broin (Dublin Mid West, Sinn Fein)
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207. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position of a person (details supplied) on a waiting list for a specific school; and when the person will be accommodated. [3843/19]

Joe McHugh (Donegal, Fine Gael)
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The policy of my Department is to ensure that all children with special educational needs can be provided with an education appropriate to their needs.

The National Council for Special Education (NCSE) is an independent statutory body whose functions include planning and co-ordinating the provision of education and support services to children with special educational needs in conjunction with schools, families and the Health Service Executive (HSE).

The enrolment of a child to a school is a matter, in the first instance, for the parents of the child and the Board of Management of a school. My Department has no role in making decisions in these matters. However, practical help and advice is available throughout the country from the local Special Educational Needs Organiser (SENO) who can assist parents in identifying an appropriate educational placement and the necessary supports for the child. Contact details for SENOs is available at .

I understand that the local SENO is working with this family and that a suitable placement has been identified. If further issues arise, it is important that the parent continues to work closely with the SENO for the area.