536. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update on the delayed opening of the new special school in Balbriggan; the reasons for the delay; the steps being taken by her Department to ensure that the school opens as soon as possible; the reason parents and families were not adequately or promptly informed of the delay; the reason alternative educational provision, including temporary home tuition, was not put in place for children who are unable to attend school as a result of the delay; and the supports that are currently available to affected children and their families. [64839/26]

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536. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update on the delayed opening of the new special school in Balbriggan; the reasons for the delay; the steps being taken by her Department to ensure that the school opens as soon as possible; the reason parents and families were not adequately or promptly informed of the delay; the reason alternative educational provision, including temporary home tuition, was not put in place for children who are unable to attend school as a result of the delay; and the supports that are currently available to affected children and their families. [64839/26]

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1. 16 September 2026

   Special Educational Needs

   536. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Education and Youth to provide an update on the delayed opening of the new special school in Balbriggan; the reasons for the delay; the steps being taken by her Department to ensure that the school opens as soon as possible; the reason parents and families were not adequately or promptly informed of the delay; the reason alternative educational provision, including temporary home tuition, was not put in place for children who are unable to attend school as a result of the delay; and the supports that are currently available to affected children and their families. [64839/26]

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