Marian Harkin (Sligo-Leitrim, Independent)
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854.To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 87 of 11 July 2024, if she can clarify an issue (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33420/24]

Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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Further to Parliamentary Question No. 87 of 11 July 2024 - Subject to the type of provision, the number of SEN classrooms, site and accommodation constraints ancillary accommodation associated with Special Education Needs Bases can include a Central Activities Space, Quiet Spaces, a Multi-Activity Room, Daily Living Skills space, Secure Soft Play Area and Sensory Garden. Special Schools include similar ancillary accommodation as well as specific therapy provisions.

With regard to the indoor central activities space of 80sqm it would be expected that this space would be shared between the special classes accommodated in the school. The school would have a dedicated base classroom for each special class and the school would then timetable the use of the central activities space between the special classes to ensure all classes obtain use of the space as required.