6-year-old autistic child from Dublin can't start school due to lack of autism placements; Dept of Education, NCSE to create placements by 2024/25.
Six-year-old Daniel Colgan, an autistic child from Dublin, has been unable to start school due to a lack of available places for children with autism. His parents have spent two years searching for a suitable school, but all options are full. The Department of Education, alongside the National Council for Special Education (NCSE), is prioritizing the creation of school placements for special needs students and aims to ensure access by the 2024/25 school year.
September 06, 2024
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