1227. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Youth the steps that are being taken to secure an appropriate school placement for a child (details supplied) in Clonmel, County Tipperary, with moderate autism spectrum disorder and a mild intellectual disability, who currently has no school place for September 2026; the rationale for the NCSE decision that the child is not eligible for a third year in an early intervention class despite the absence of a suitable placement; the actions being taken to provide a suitable special class or school place within a reasonable distance, given the child’s complex needs and inability to travel long distances; the interim measures to ensure the child is not left without appropriate provision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23662/26]

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1227. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Youth the steps that are being taken to secure an appropriate school placement for a child (details supplied) in Clonmel, County Tipperary, with moderate autism spectrum disorder and a mild intellectual disability, who currently has no school place for September 2026; the rationale for the NCSE decision that the child is not eligible for a third year in an early intervention class despite the absence of a suitable placement; the actions being taken to provide a suitable special class or school place within a reasonable distance, given the child’s complex needs and inability to travel long distances; the interim measures to ensure the child is not left without appropriate provision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23662/26]

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