Special Educational Needs
Dail Éireann — 2025-12-11
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Jen Cummins (SD), Dublin South-Central

I wish to ask about the report on the Department’s forward planning for special education places in 2026-27. When I wrote this question, it was mostly to do with the portal at that time. I am now even more concerned since the announcement in relation to assessment of need by the Minister for children. I am just wondering about those two things. I know I got a letter from the Minister of State earlier this week or late last week with regard to the portal. I am concerned, however, because you still cannot log on and no parent is able to access it. I just want to see how this is going to be done. I know the question echoes previous questions, but I ask it in light of the new assessment of need situation. I thank the Minister of State very much.

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Sitting date: 2025-12-11