An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
Dail Éireann — 2023-12-12
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Johnny Mythen (SF), Wexford

As the Taoiseach is aware all children, including those with special needs, have a constitutional right to be educated in a place and manner that is appropriate to their needs. I understand the Educate Together school in Gorey has an ASD unit fully funded and ready to go.
It has space for six students and a further 18 on its waiting list. However, it is waiting on the go-ahead from the Department, which is holding up the project. Will the Taoiseach please investigate the cause of the delay? It is most important to have this decision sanctioned as soon as possible as it is unfair and is having a detrimental effect on the families who should have the right to know where their children's educational needs lie.

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Sitting date: 2023-12-12