New figures show a 28 percent increase in the number of Special Needs Assistants in Clare schools over the past five years.
The number of SNA’s appointed in the county has risen from 237 in 2013 to 304 at the end of 2017.
The news has been welcomed by Clare’s INTO representative who feels it’s something which will have long standing benefits for Banner youngsters.
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However Brendan Horan says the whole school staff have a role to play in delivering the necessary supports to students.
