I also raise the issue of ASD classes. In our area, thanks to principals and a really good SENO, we have managed to open 19 ASD classes at primary school level over the last number of years. We need to do more to predict what will happen at second level as well. There is one school that has been waiting for nearly two years to open two ASD classes. It wants to do that. It is Sacred Heart Boys' National School on St. Canice's Road, roll No. 04992R. I have had very unsatisfactory responses to parliamentary questions and I ask the Tánaiste if he could intervene to do what he can. The school is willing to open ASD classes. We know there is a need in the area. If we could give the go-ahead, the school would be very willing to provide the type of service we are asking for. Many schools in the area are not accepting that responsibility.

I appreciate the constructive approach the Deputy has taken in terms of working with school principals and schools in the area to bring about an increase - 19, he said - in the number of classes. In the context of Sacred Heart, I will certainly intervene with the Minister to see if the needs of that school in terms of two ASD classes can be provided for.