Further and Higher Education
Dail Éireann — 2024-05-23
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David Stanton (FG), Cork East

I thank the Minister for his positive response. Transport to college is a big issue, as is the availability of wheelchair-accessible places on buses and so on. Perhaps the Minister might take on board the suggestion of a national survey.
Will the Minister comment on the view of his Department and the sector in general regarding people with autism attending third level and further education and training courses? Sometimes people with autism need supports such as quiet spaces, as the Minister is aware. Has much work been done in this area? I know a lot of work has been done in the Oireachtas in this area and the Department has looked at the issue in conjunction with the Higher Education Authority and third level colleges and colleges of further education and training.

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Sitting date: 2024-05-23