567. Deputy Ann Graves asked the Minister for Education and Youth further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 571, 583 and 592 of 12 May 2026, to please give a clear and detailed timeline for the opening of the special school in Balbriggan. [37912/26]

The National Council for Special Education (NCSE) is the statutory body responsible for the provision of special education and allocating supports for students with special educational needs.

Four new special schools were recently announced by Ministers Naughton and Moynihan to be established in Balbriggan, CityWest, Bray and Monasterevin. Dedicated working groups including the Department, the NCSE and relevant patron body continue to meet to support the establishment of the new special schools. It is expected that details in relation to the admissions process and number of places will be confirmed shortly. The NCSE will continue to advise parents at local level on developments.

The NCSE remains available to provide advice and support to all families seeking specialist placement.

My department and the NCSE are committed to delivering an education system that is of the highest quality and where every child and young person feels valued and is actively supported and nurtured to achieve their full potential.