294. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Education and Youth the steps being taken to address the shortage of special school and special class places, particularly at post-primary level in County Louth; the measures planned to increase capacity for students with autism and moderate intellectual disabilities; the number of new special school and special class places expected to be delivered nationally and in County Louth by the commencement of the next school year, in light of the number of children who were unable to secure an appropriate placement in the current school year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33701/26]

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294. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Education and Youth the steps being taken to address the shortage of special school and special class places, particularly at post-primary level in County Louth; the measures planned to increase capacity for students with autism and moderate intellectual disabilities; the number of new special school and special class places expected to be delivered nationally and in County Louth by the commencement of the next school year, in light of the number of children who were unable to secure an appropriate placement in the current school year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33701/26]

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