Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

That young person, if in a position to do so, should complete the leaving certificate, perhaps through the DARE or HEAR programmes. There are two programmes that will facilitate access to college and the backup supports in the relevant third level college. That support is there and I do not understand why the pathway has not been outlined to this young person. I will take this up with the Deputy afterwards.

The Deputy also raised the issue of a younger child. No child should be standing alone in the yard in any primary school and there is no necessity for that. I was in schools recently where children with severe and profound disabilities are in the classroom and are in the school. I can follow this up with the Deputy again.

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