Special Educational Needs
Seanad Éireann — 2021-11-04
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Josepha Madigan (FG), Dublin Rathdown

I should clarify that in general, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists and behavioural therapists come from the HSE. The NCSE can sanction it. The most important aspect is that there is engagement and discussion, and the fact that the NCSE is going out next week and will offer a bespoke solution for the school. It is important that the Senator has highlighted the issue today. The NCSE is aware that I am in the House today and that the matter has been brought up, and we will look at it in the round. It is also about staff training, which is important. There is access to a behavioural practitioner. If the NCSE is of the view that they need to increase those hours, they do have a behavioural practitioner, but that post is not in the particular school. That is the way it works. They can discuss this with the school and see if there is more they can provide. I am very grateful to the Senator for raising the matter. It is very important Danu Community Special School will have adequate accommodation. It is good that they are moving in in January. Who knows what the future will hold> We went out there also with the Tánaiste and the Senator. Hopefully there will be a resolution to that in the near future.

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Sitting date: 2021-11-04