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PQ 251

251. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Education and Skills his views on reports that autistic children are being confined in withdrawal rooms for extended periods without supervision during school hours; his views regarding guidelines on the use of these rooms being set by the board of management of individual schools rather than at national level; his views on whether this is an appropriate method to deal with children with autism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2608/14]

askedIreland· Dáil Éireann· EN

Introduced

21 January 2014

Last action

21 January 2014 · Special Educational Needs Service Provision

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written

Sponsors

Pringle, Thomas.

Subjects

Education

Source updated

21 January 2014

Education

Summary

251. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Education and Skills his views on reports that autistic children are being confined in withdrawal rooms for extended periods without supervision during school hours; his views regarding guidelines on the use of these rooms being set by the board of management of individual schools rather than at national level; his views on whether this is an appropriate method to deal with children with autism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2608/14]

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  1. 21 January 2014

    Special Educational Needs Service Provision

    251. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Education and Skills his views on reports that autistic children are being confined in withdrawal rooms for extended periods without supervision during school hours; his views regarding guidelines on the use of these rooms being set by the board of management of individual schools rather than at national level; his views on whether this is an appropriate method to deal with children with autism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2608/14]

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