Debate contribution: SEN Early Years Provision: West Tyrone

Debate contribution by Mr Declan McAleer on 1 June 2026.

MLA: Mr Declan McAleer
Party at the time: Sinn Féin
Date: 1 June 2026
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: SEN Early Years Provision: West Tyrone
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5581179

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Thank you, Minister, for your answer. My office, that of my colleague Órfhlaith Begley MP and those of all the other elected representatives in West Tyrone have been contacted by families who have had to travel considerable distances outside the constituency to access specialist education for their young children. Does the Minister agree that that is disruptive for the young people, costs the families and is at odds with the Department's statutory responsibilities under the Rural Needs Act 2016 and other equality legislation?

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This follow-up belongs to: Topical question AQT 2382/22-27.

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