Emer Currie (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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330. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills for an update on an NCSE matter (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50365/25]

Michael Moynihan (Cork North-West, Fianna Fail)
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Under the Assistive Technology Scheme, as set out in my Department’s Circular 0010/2013, funding is provided to schools towards the cost of computers and specialist equipment which are required for educational purposes.

All equipment provided under this scheme supports children with more complex disabilities who, in order to access the school curriculum, require essential specialist equipment. It must be clear that the existing I.T. equipment in the school is insufficient to meet the child's needs. Where necessary, schools may also purchase new or additional equipment or software for students from normal school resources or funds.

I can confirm that my Department received an application for assistive technology for the pupil named by the Deputy and funding was sanctioned to the school on the 14th of May 2025. Our records further indicate that the school has procured the assistive technology as they were recently reimbursed for the associated costs, in line with the terms of the scheme and up to the value of the approved grant.