It follows continued anger among school communities despite a Government U-turn announced late on Monday over attempts to cut SNA posts for the 2026 school year. Outside the Dáil, SNAs, parents, teachers and trade union representatives gathered with placards, reading 'Save Our SNAs'. It fulfilled its role to ensure that special education resources are allocated to the schools with the greatest need." "The priority will be ensuring that the child-centred approach to the provision of special education is retained and enhanced in these policy developments," it said. "What is needed is real engagement and resourcing and proper planning for the future of special education in mainstream classes."

Source: Irish Examiner February 25, 2026 21:30 UTC