Who qualifies for 100% statutory funding under Circular 0010/2013?

Any pupil diagnosed with a significant physical, sensory, or complex communication disability in an Irish primary, post-primary, or special school where a CORU-registered SLT or AOTI-registered OT confirms that standard speech is non-functional.

Do parents have to pay anything towards the AAC speech tablet?

No. Under the Department of Education Circular 0010/2013 Scheme of Grants for Assistive Technology, approved equipment is funded at 100% (€0.00 parent co-payment) directly to the school Board of Management.

100% Statutory Funding Department of Education & HSE Assistive Tech

HSE & Department of Education AAC Grants in Ireland

Everything parents, special schools, and Speech & Language Therapists need to secure full statutory funding under Circular 0010/2013, NCSE Form 3, and Revenue VAT 61A refunds.

100% FUNDED (€0 CO-PAY)

1. Department of Education Circular 0010/2013

Provides specialized digital assistive technology for pupils with diagnosed physical, sensory, or complex communication disabilities in Irish schools.

Statutory Sanction Limit: Up to €5,000.00

• Covers TECLAST 10.1" tablet, drop-case, and laser-cut keyguard.

• Includes lifelong bilingual software license (Irish & English).

• Equipment transfers with the pupil to post-primary (NCSE Protocol).

FAST-TRACK EFT (21 DAYS)

2. NCSE Form 3 Application Workflow

The official National Council for Special Education submission prepared by the school principal and Special Educational Needs Organiser (SENO).

Submission Components:

• Part A: School & Pupil Demographics + Roll Number.

• Part B: CORU SLT / OT Clinical Evidence of Need.

• Part C: TapTile AAC Official Itemized Quote.

CDNT CLINICAL TEAMS

3. HSE Children’s Disability Network Team (CDNT)

Pupils accessing CDNT Tier 3 services (cerebral palsy, dyspraxia, non-speaking autism) qualify for collaborative SLT and OT joint assistive technology evaluations.

Joint SLT/OT Assessment:

• Evaluates direct touch vs. keyguard motor access.

• Validates Gestalt Language Processing (NLA Stages 1–6).

• Satisfies Section B requirements without secondary assessments.

23% REVENUE CASHBACK

4. Revenue VAT 61A Refund Scheme

Under the Value-Added Tax Consolidation Act 2010, parents purchasing assistive communication equipment directly can reclaim 100% of the VAT paid (23%).

Immediate Tax Refund:

• Applies to tablets, keyguards, wheelchair mounts & software.

• We provide certified VAT 61A compliant invoices for myAccount.

• EFT reimbursement directly to parent bank account in 14 days.