Govt abandons plan for return of special education The Department of Education has confirmed to RTÉ News that it has abandoned plans to reopen schools for children with special educational needs from Thursday. Education • 19 Jan 21
Minister recommends small student gatherings in schools Minister for Education Norma Foley has said it would be better if students were retained in smaller cohorts within a school. Education • 25 Aug 20
Progress on SNA support schemes welcomed Organisations representing children with special educational needs have welcomed news that the Health Service Executive is making progress on matching children with significant needs with … Education • 05 Jun 20
Government defers 'School Inclusion Model' project The Government has deferred the introduction of a new model for the allocation of Special Needs Assistants in schools that was due to be implemented … Coronavirus • 02 Apr 20
800 extra SNAs to be allocated to schools Schools around the country have been finding out today how many additional special needs assistants will be allocated for the beginning of the next school … Education • 18 May 18
SNAs vote in favour of industrial action Special Needs Assistants have voted overwhelmingly in favour of industrial action over the delayed publication of SNA allocations for the 2018 school year. News • 14 Oct 17
975 extra SNAs to be allocated this September The Minister for Education has confirmed that 975 extra special needs assistants will be allocated to schools from September to December of this year. Education • 05 Jul 17
Bruton announces 860 new SNA posts in schools Minister for Education Richard Bruton has announced the approval of additional funding to allow for a 7% increase in special needs assistants in schools for … News • 14 Jun 16
Minister warns of difficulties of pay restoration The difficulties involved in the talks on restoring public service pay cuts should not be underestimated, according to the Minister for Education and Skills. News • 09 Apr 15
Government raises cap on special needs assistants The Government has decided to expand a cap on the number of Special Needs Assistants employed in Irish schools. News • 03 Dec 13
