Cavan-Monaghan Sinn Fein TD Pauline Tully has reacted with dismany and frustration at the governments decision to delay the passage of a Bill which would have ensured that each child with additional education needs would receive an individual educational plan.
The Goverments amendment to the Bill will ensure at least a twelve-month delay for it to proceed.
Despite this, Deputy Tully believes it is "essential" that procedures are put in place that will assist disabled people in their journey through the education system and enable them to progress with the skills necessary to paticipate, in an inclusive way in the social and economic activities of society and live independent and fufilled lives.
Our reporter Jodie Curran spoke with Deputy Tully and began by asking her to explain more about the proposed legislation:
