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Review of Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act 2004: Statements (1 Jul 2025)

Liam Quaide: I have been working with a parents' campaign group in Youghal in recent months, which is seeking the establishment of a new secondary level special education school in east Cork for children whose needs cannot be met by the autism hub in the local secondary school. As we know, parents can be left in a deeply unsettling state of uncertainty in the lead-up to a decision on their school...

Review of Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act 2004: Statements (1 Jul 2025)

John Connolly: I will start by mentioning the July provision in schools around the country. One of the many successful measures taken by the Minister of State's predecessor was the expansion of the in-school July provision to mainstream schools, which occurred following the Covid years. I am not sure if the Minister of State has the figures but I estimate that tens of thousands of children are currently...

Review of Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act 2004: Statements (1 Jul 2025)

Naoise Ó Cearúil: I want to acknowledge the extensive work being done by the Minister of State with responsibility for special education. I have seen first hand his commitment to his brief. He has visited Kildare with me. He has visited the Presentation Girls' School in Maynooth, Maynooth Community College, An Garraí Beag in Donadea and St. Patrick's Primary School in Celbridge. The schools' staff,...

Review of Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act 2004: Statements (1 Jul 2025)

George Lawlor: I thank all the stakeholders in this review. I will speak to the proposed changes to the special school system. Circular 39/2025 in part refers to the designation of special schools under the plan. The Department and the NCSE have said they intend to commence work on reviewing the designation of existing special schools to ensure that all special schools respond to the needs of children in...

Review of Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act 2004: Statements (1 Jul 2025)

John McGuinness: I should have called Deputy Gould earlier. My apologies.

Review of Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act 2004: Statements (1 Jul 2025)

Thomas Gould: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle and I appreciate him letting me speak. The results of this report are no surprise to parents or anyone involved with special education in Cork city. This Government and previous Governments have failed children with additional needs. Schools like Scoil Íosagáin in Farranree are crying out for additional autism spectrum disorder, ASD, classes....

Review of Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act 2004: Statements (1 Jul 2025)

Conor McGuinness: The report shows very clearly that the Government has lost control of special education and it is families and children who are paying the price. Instead of support, they are met with silence. Instead of certainty, they are met with delays. Parents in schools are being forced to fight for basic entitlements and children with additional needs are being left in limbo. In Waterford alone,...

Review of Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act 2004: Statements (1 Jul 2025)

Eoghan Kenny: Most importantly, following the review, these recommendations must be implemented in a timely manner and continue to be reviewed by the Department. I compliment all stakeholders involved in the review, particularly those affected on the front line. I acknowledge the work done by schools, staff, parents and children. When it comes to additional educational needs, a large cohort of...

Review of Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act 2004: Statements (1 Jul 2025)

Darren O'Rourke: I welcome the review and the review process. I welcome the publication of the report and the comments of the Minister and Minister of State. I have to say the proof of the pudding will be in the eating and I come to this with something of a jaundiced and critical eye. I accept there is evolution in thinking, in processes and in language but it has fundamentally always been obvious what is...

Review of Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act 2004: Statements (1 Jul 2025)

Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh: Fáiltím roimh an deis ráiteas a thabhairt ar fhoilsiú na tuarascála seo. Is cáipéis chríochnúil atá os ár gcomhair inniu. Molaim an rannpháirtíocht leathan le páirtithe leasmhara sa phróiseas, go háirithe ionchur suntasach na ndaoine óga a tógadh san áireamh. Ag an stad seo, is beag duine sa...

Review of Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act 2004: Statements (1 Jul 2025)

Michael Moynihan: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the review of the Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act. I thank my colleague, the Minister, Deputy McEntee, for her opening statement. I wish to thank those who conducted the review and Members of the House for the opportunity to discuss the review. The review represents the most comprehensive national reflection to date on how...

Review of Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act 2004: Statements (1 Jul 2025)

Review of Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act 2004: Statements (1 Jul 2025)

Helen McEntee: I am pleased to be here today to share the report of the review of the Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs, EPSEN, Act 2004 which was published last Wednesday. It is a significant milestone in our shared work to create a more inclusive and equitable education system. The report allows for a moment of reflection - a moment to honour the hopes that inspired this landmark...

Animal Health and Welfare (Welfare of Pigs) Bill 2025: First Stage (1 Jul 2025)

Danny Healy-Rae: Was I not left talk the last day about the foxes, when-----

Animal Health and Welfare (Welfare of Pigs) Bill 2025: First Stage (1 Jul 2025)

Verona Murphy: I do not believe so. It may have been a different-----

Animal Health and Welfare (Welfare of Pigs) Bill 2025: First Stage (1 Jul 2025)

Danny Healy-Rae: -----they brought in something else ridiculous.

Animal Health and Welfare (Welfare of Pigs) Bill 2025: First Stage (1 Jul 2025)

Verona Murphy: Take it up with me, Deputy.

Animal Health and Welfare (Welfare of Pigs) Bill 2025: First Stage (1 Jul 2025)

Ruth Coppinger: The foxes and the pigs are taking over.

Animal Health and Welfare (Welfare of Pigs) Bill 2025: First Stage (1 Jul 2025)

Danny Healy-Rae: They are still attacking farmers.

Animal Health and Welfare (Welfare of Pigs) Bill 2025: First Stage (1 Jul 2025)

Verona Murphy: We will take it up. I will speak to the Deputy about it privately.