A Donegal deputy is calling on Government to sanction the facilitation of an ASD room in a school in Raphoe.
Deputy Pearse Doherty told the Dail yesterday that St. Eunan’s National School has already seen one student needing to travel to a different catchment area due to staffing issues, despite their siblings remaining at the school.
He added that a spare classroom, as well as a sensory room and sensory garden are available.
There are currently three children who would benefit from additional staff, with a 4th to enrol next year.
However Minister for Special Education and Inclusion Josepha Madigan said for now, extra staff will not be provided:
