Reopening of Schools and Summer Provision 2020: Statements
Dail Éireann — 2020-06-24
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Kieran O'Donnell (FG), Limerick City

I ask the Minister for a quick response to this question. St. Gabriel's special needs school, Dooradoyle, Limerick, intends to participate in the school summer provision but it has specific needs. Many of their children are immobile and in wheelchairs and will not be able to meet the normal social distancing requirements. I know the school has been in contact with his Department. I ask that when the guidelines for the summer provision are issued tomorrow, which I welcome, they will take account of the specific needs of special schools like St. Gabriel's. It is only looking to provide over two weeks because that is when it gets access to nursing care from the HSE. The Minister might give me a response to that and indicate that it is something he will take on board.

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Sitting date: 2020-06-24