Backlash over SNA cuts forces Government U-turn that leaves more questions than answers

"There has been outcry nationally over changes to schools' allocations of special needs assistants Such was the level of anger within Fianna Fáil over the handling of the review into special needs assistant (SNA) allocations that an emergency briefing with junior minister Michael Moynihan was organised for Wednesday night."

"On Tuesday night, at a parliamentary party meeting, the issue was discussed "at length", with frustration expressed over how it had played out. One TD at the meeting described the review's handling as a "shitshow"."

There has been national outcry over changes to schools' allocations of special needs assistants (SNAs). Strong anger within Fianna Fáil emerged over the handling of the SNA allocation review. An emergency briefing with junior minister Michael Moynihan was organised for Wednesday night in response to the intensity of concern. The parliamentary party discussed the issue on Tuesday night and examined the matter at length. Delegates expressed frustration about how the situation unfolded. One TD at the meeting described the review's handling as a "shitshow", reflecting acute internal displeasure.

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