Debate contribution: Autism: School Placements

Debate contribution by Mr Robbie Butler on 23 February 2026.

MLA: Mr Robbie Butler
Party at the time: Ulster Unionist Party
Date: 23 February 2026
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Autism: School Placements
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5400132

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I thank the Minister for his answer. It is probably one of the most difficult issues for the Minister to find the right answer to. The Minister is right to say that schools with the proper resources are the best place for those pupils. Will he give a guarantee today that pupils will go to the school that is best resourced for them and not one that does not meet their needs?

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This follow-up belongs to: Topical question AQT 2083/22-27.

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