Assessment of Need

From: Department of Education and Youth
Published on: 7 October 2025
Preceded by: 0025/2024

0069/2025

The purpose of this Circular is to inform schools of developments on foot of recent court cases relating to the AON process. The circular also clarifies the roles and responsibilities of schools and the National Council for Special Education (NCSE) in assisting the HSE by carrying out an assessment of education needs for children and young people attending schools.

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Sector: Primary, Post-Primary

Author: Special Education

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