There will be no reduction in the number of special needs assistants next year.
An extra €19 million euro has been agreed to fund SNAs.
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It follows a meeting with several ministers last night, over a public backlash to planned SNA cuts in almost 200 schools around the country, including Flagmount National School in Clare.
Meelick Fianna Fáil TD Cathal Crowe, who’s Chair of the Oireachtas Committee on Education and Youth says it will be a huge relief to pupils and parents.
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