1467. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will confirm that a place is being sought in a facility (details supplied); if any progress has been made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63226/26]

1468. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Education and Youth the work that has been carried out by the NCSE in recent weeks to secure a school place for children (details supplied); if she will expedite a response to this question; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63225/26]

1469. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Education and Youth the circumstances that have led to students (details supplied) not securing a school place to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63224/26]

1470. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she will confirm that the State and the NCSE has been in breach of its constitutional obligation, under Article 42, as 28 Augst 2026 in not ensuring a school place suitable to the needs for children (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63223/26]

I propose to take Questions Nos. 1467, 1468, 1469 and 1470 together.

I wish to advise the Deputy that legal correspondence has been received on behalf of the person (details supplied) and has been responded to directly.

However, I wish to reassure the Deputy that the National Council for Special Education (NCSE) continue to support, and assist, the family in question, regarding the matters raised in your PQs.

My Department and the NCSE remain committed to supporting and assisting this family in ensuring that a positive outcome is reached for these students, in accessing an appropriate educational placement.