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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (10 Oct 2023)

Josepha Madigan: I would like to thank the Deputy for the question and would like to advise the following: Enabling children with special educational needs to receive an education is a priority for this government. It is also a key priority for me as Minister for Special Education & Inclusion, for my department and for the National Council for Special Education (NCSE). The vast majority of children...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Admissions (10 Oct 2023)

Josepha Madigan: I would like to thank the Deputy for the question and would like to advise the following: Enabling children with special educational needs to receive an education is a priority for this government. It is also a key priority for me as Minister for Special Education & Inclusion, for my department and for the National Council for Special Education (NCSE). The vast majority of children...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Admissions (10 Oct 2023)

Josepha Madigan: I would like to thank the Deputy for the question and would like to advise the following: Enabling children with special educational needs to receive an education is a priority for this government. It is also a key priority for me as Minister for Special Education & Inclusion, for my department and for the National Council for Special Education (NCSE). The vast majority of children...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (10 Oct 2023)

Josepha Madigan: I would like to thank the Deputy for the question and would like to advise the following: Enabling children with special educational needs to receive an education is a priority for this government. It is also a key priority for me as Minister for Special Education & Inclusion, for my department and for the National Council for Special Education (NCSE). The vast majority of children...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (10 Oct 2023)

Josepha Madigan: I would like to thank the Deputy for the question and would like to advise the following: Enabling children with special educational needs to receive an education is a priority for this government. It is also a key priority for me as Minister for Special Education & Inclusion, for my department and for the National Council for Special Education (NCSE). The vast majority of children...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (5 Oct 2023)

Josepha Madigan: I would like to thank the Deputy for the question and would like to advise the following: Enabling children with special educational needs to receive an education is a priority for this government. It is also a key priority for me as Minister for Special Education & Inclusion, for my department and for the National Council for Special Education (NCSE). Special schools funded by my...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Policy (5 Oct 2023)

Josepha Madigan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 244, 245 and 255 together. I would like to thank the Deputy for the question and advise that the provision of education for children with additional educational needs is a priority for Government and for me as Minister for Special Education and Inclusion. This is reflected in my Department’s 2023 budget allocation of more than €2.6 billion to...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Admissions (4 Oct 2023)

Josepha Madigan: I would like to thank the Deputy for the question and would like to advise the following: Enabling children with special educational needs to receive an education is a priority for this government. It is also a key priority for me as Minister for Special Education & Inclusion, for my department and for the National Council for Special Education (NCSE). The vast majority of children...

School Transport 2023-2024: Statements (3 Oct 2023)

Josepha Madigan: I again thank all Members for the opportunity to update them on school transport. It is important to note that the normal eligibility criteria of the scheme still apply and that tickets continue to be allocated in line with these criteria. I know that many families, whatever their eligibility status, rely on this scheme and this consideration has been factored into the analysis under way as...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (3 Oct 2023)

Josepha Madigan: I would like to thank the Deputy for the question and would like to advise the following: Enabling children with special educational needs to receive an education is a priority for this government. It is also a key priority for me as Minister for Special Education & Inclusion, for my department and for the National Council for Special Education (NCSE). The vast majority of children...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (3 Oct 2023)

Josepha Madigan: I would like to thank the Deputy for the question and would like to advise the following: Enabling children with special educational needs to receive an education is a priority for this government. It is also a key priority for me as Minister for Special Education & Inclusion, for my department and for the National Council for Special Education (NCSE). The vast majority of children...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (3 Oct 2023)

Josepha Madigan: I would like to thank the Deputy for the question and would like to advise the following: Enabling children with special educational needs to receive an education is a priority for this government. It is also a key priority for me as Minister for Special Education & Inclusion, for my department and for the National Council for Special Education (NCSE). The vast majority of...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (28 Sep 2023)

Josepha Madigan: I would like to thank the Deputy for the question. In accordance with the Home Tuition application form submitted, it had been confirmed that the child in this case was enrolled in the final year of primary school for the academic year 2023/2024. The application was also made on the grounds that the child had a significant medical condition, which has caused, and is likely to continue to...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (27 Sep 2023)

Josepha Madigan: I thank the Deputy for his question. It is critical that all children are treated equally, humanely and with respect and compassion, particularly children with additional needs. Any child protection issues should be referred to Tusla and the Garda. I will bring the Deputy's comments to the attention of the Minister, Deputy Foley, under whose remit these issues lie and also to the inspectorate.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: School Accommodation (27 Sep 2023)

Josepha Madigan: I have not yet visited St. Peter's National School but I am familiar with it. As the Senator noted, it is one of the oldest schools in Dublin and has a great ethos in terms of education and inclusivity. I am aware of the situation regarding pyrite. I will run through some of the issues chronologically. In 2006-07, a major project was carried out at the above school that consisted of the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: School Accommodation (27 Sep 2023)

Josepha Madigan: I can only imagine how frustrating it has been for the school. This pyrite issue came up through no fault of its own and, indeed, through no fault of the Department I would add. It is just one of those things that happened. It is regrettable that there have been delays, however, not just for the SEN and special education end but for the whole school with its 500 pupils, as the Senator...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Farm Inspections (27 Sep 2023)

Josepha Madigan: I thank the Senator for his comprehensive delineation of what happened with regard to this particular issue. Keelderry commonage is an area of land owned and claimed by nine applicants under the single payments scheme, basic payment scheme and other area-based schemes which form part of the overall Common Agricultural Policy, CAP, schemes. There are four separate land parcels which were...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Farm Inspections (27 Sep 2023)

Josepha Madigan: I appreciate what the Senator has said. Obviously, I am bound by what the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has instructed me to communicate to him today. That is quite clear. The Department is satisfied that there are no further moneys due to the applicants. I have heard that the Senator is of the view that the shareholders are entitled to moneys and the reasons for that. I...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Medical Cards (27 Sep 2023)

Josepha Madigan: I thank the Senator for raising this matter and I appreciate she has raised it in the past. The Health Act 1970 provides that persons who are unable, without undue hardship, to arrange GP medical services for themselves and their family can qualify for a medical or GP visit card. The Senator is obviously aware of that. These services are provided for under the general medical services,...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Medical Cards (27 Sep 2023)

Josepha Madigan: Again, I can bring the Senator's representation on including this in budget 2024 to the Minister. From a humane perspective, there is huge merit in what the Senator has said. My understanding, from the statement today, is that the Department is bound by the GMS contract and the fact that GPs are private practitioners, most of whom hold a GMS contract with HSE for the provision of GP care...