PQ 656
656. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Education and Youth why there is a reported shortage of guidance in relation to how parents can access letters of support to enable their children with special educational needs to obtain school places; given that this appears to be impacting on a large number of families; given the information regarding the requirement was made too late for many to act within the normal timescale; to outline whether the matter will be resolved shortly; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18712/26]
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656. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Education and Youth why there is a reported shortage of guidance in relation to how parents can access letters of support to enable their children with special educational needs to obtain school places; given that this appears to be impacting on a large number of families; given the information regarding the requirement was made too late for many to act within the normal timescale; to outline whether the matter will be resolved shortly; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18712/26]
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