Cian O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay North, Social Democrats)
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429. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a case can be examined (details supplied) where a child does not have an appropriate school place for September; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32303/25]

Michael Moynihan (Cork North-West, Fianna Fail)
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The National Council for Special Education (NCSE) has responsibility for coordinating and advising on the education provision for children with special educational needs.

The NCSE is, in the first instance, the primary body responsible for the matter the Deputy has raised. I have forwarded this issue to them for their attention and direct reply.

Deputies are also welcome to raise such queries with the NCSE directly through their dedicated Oireachtas query line at oireachtasqueries@ncse.ie.

The NCSE has a dedicated email address parentnotify@ncse.ie with which parents can make initial contact, submit reports and provide consent forms directly. This ensures SENOs have complete and up-to-date information when assisting with placements. See www.ncse.ie/notify-ncse-special-class-special-school for more information.

My department and the NCSE are committed to delivering an education system that is of the highest quality and where every child and young person feels valued and is actively supported and nurtured to reach their full potential.