286. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Education when the former visiting teacher supporting primary school children with hearing impairments finished in their role with west team 1; when a replacement was appointed; the reason that parents or principals were not informed; when the voicemail recording on the visiting teacher’s phone was altered to reflect the change; the date on which both parents and teachers were informed of the new appointment and provided with contact details; the interim arrangements provided by her Department given that a number of these children had already had their hearing impairment misdiagnosed by the State; her views on whether this lack of communication is acceptable; her further views on whether this approach by her Department undermines previous assurances given by her Department to the parents of the children misdiagnosed by the State; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5677/22]

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286. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Education when the former visiting teacher supporting primary school children with hearing impairments finished in their role with west team 1; when a replacement was appointed; the reason that parents or principals were not informed; when the voicemail recording on the visiting teacher’s phone was altered to reflect the change; the date on which both parents and teachers were informed of the new appointment and provided with contact details; the interim arrangements provided by her Department given that a number of these children had already had their hearing impairment misdiagnosed by the State; her views on whether this lack of communication is acceptable; her further views on whether this approach by her Department undermines previous assurances given by her Department to the parents of the children misdiagnosed by the State; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5677/22]

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