Special Educational Needs
Seanad Éireann — 2026-01-29
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Thomas Byrne (FF), Meath East

The Senator raised a good point. Clearly, there are rules and an exemption process, which is transparent. People can apply for an exemption and that is clearly set out.
However, an important point, which the Government acknowledges, is that we need more transition information to be available to people, and at an earlier time. That has to happen. There is a process for exemption from the rule and it is down to the individual case. I am sure the Senator will assist in the navigation of that process, but let us see what happens. Certainly, people need information at an earlier stage.

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