The Irish National Teachers' Organisation (INTO) has called for a complete review of the needs of special schools in the light of a survey which reveals that the education of children with intellectual and physical disabilities is being affected by the absence of support staff.

Report shows copy of survey.

Footage of children in a special school.

To camera Cathy Halloran.

Interview with John Carr, INTO Education Officer.

The reporter is Cathy Halloran.

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