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The case involving a Laois mother who has applied to 19 schools and has been unable to secure a place for her twin boys with autism has been raised in the Dáil.
The case involving a Laois mother who has applied to 19 schools and has been unable to secure a place for her twin boys with autism has been raised in the Dáil.
Sarah Dooley, from Mountmellick, has been unable to find a school place in an autism unit for her sons.
Deputy Sorca Clarke raised the issue with Minister of State at the Department of Education, Josepha Madigan this week.
"The Minister of State is familiar with Sarah Dooley, who has been in contact with her office. Her sons, John and Patrick, have applied to 19 schools but have not received one offer. Both little boys have ASD and global development delay and are non-verbal.
"This is the reality whereby parents of children with additional educational needs are consistently and constantly being met with road blocks and blockages to their accessing the constitutional right to education."
Deputy Clarke said the case is an example of the real-life impact of a broken system.
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