Special Educational Needs

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 26 October 2022

Wednesday, 26 October 2022

Questions (108)

Pauline Tully

Question:

108. Deputy Pauline Tully asked the Minister for Education the number of professionals (details supplied) who were based within a special school setting in each of the five years prior to the introduction of children’s disability network teams; the number of these professionals who were based within a special school setting in the first quarter of 2021; the number these professionals who are currently recruited and based within a special school setting in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53724/22]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Education

The information requested is not held by the Department of Education. The availability and provision of health-related therapy services for children with disabilities, including speech and language therapy, occupational therapy and physiotherapy, are provided by the Health Service Executive (HSE). Matters in relation to the provision of health-related services should therefore be directed to that body or to the Department of Health.

Matters in relation to the HSE’s Children's Disability Network Teams should also be directed to the HSE or to the Department of Health.