Local
TD and Tánaiste, Frances Fitzgerald has today (Wednesday) welcomed the
provision
of over additional Special Needs Assistants to schools in Dublin for
the coming year.
The allocation is part of a national provision of
975 additional Special Needs Assistants which will be available for allocation
to schools over the period September to December 2017, a 7.5% increase, in
order to meet the level of assessed demand.
Fitzgerald said: “This increase reflects the growing
participation of children with special educational needs in our local schools and
will support their full participation and progression within the educational
system.
“Today’s
announcement reflects the Government’s commitment to ensure that all children
with special educational needs can maximise their potential. I am in regular discussion with my Cabinet
colleague, Minister for Education and Skills Richard Bruton, highlighting the
need for extra supports for children with special needs in local schools.
“The extra posts announced today will ensure that
every child that needs access to SNA support in schools across Lucan,
Palmerstown, Clondalkin and the Four Districts can receive this support.