"Department of Education said schools that have been told they will see staff cuts will be contacted 'after further consideration'"
"Tánaiste Simon Harris has spoken of "an extraordinarily difficult week" after the backlash over perceived threats to the future of Special Needs Assistants (SNAs) in schools across the country. His admission came as Education Minister Hildegarde Naughton faced Dáil pressure over letters sent out to schools about a review of their SNA allocation."
Schools that were informed they might experience staff reductions will be contacted 'after further consideration', according to the Department of Education. Tánaiste Simon Harris described the events as "an extraordinarily difficult week" following significant backlash over perceived threats to the future of Special Needs Assistants (SNAs). The backlash stemmed from letters sent to schools indicating a review of SNA allocations. Education Minister Hildegarde Naughton faced Dáil pressure as elected representatives questioned the process and implications for pupils requiring SNA support. Concerns center on potential workforce reductions and impacts on inclusion and supports in mainstream schools.
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