Eoghan Kenny (Cork North-Central, Labour)
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334. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if her Department and NCSE will engage fully with the parents of child (details supplied) in relation to a school place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [67211/25]

Michael Moynihan (Cork North-West, Fianna Fail)
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Enabling students with special educational needs to receive an appropriate education is a priority for this Government. It is also a key priority for me, my department and for the National Council for Special Education (NCSE).

The vast majority of students with special educational needs are supported to attend mainstream classes with their peers. Where students with more complex needs require additional supports, special class and special school places are provided.

This is in keeping with policy on an inclusive education, which promotes that students will be supported to receive an education in the most inclusive setting possible.

The National Council for Special Education (NCSE) is, in the first instance, the primary body responsible for the matter the Deputy has raised.

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

The NCSE have advised that they are engaging with the family of the young person referred to by the Deputy and are providing ongoing support.

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.