Department provides new special school in Cork with temporary plot until permanent site ready
A new special school in Cork will open temporarily in Fermoy for September 2025, as its permanent site will not be ready at the start of the new school year.
Capacity at other existing special schools is also being “significantly” increased for the 2025/26 school year to accommodate children who have yet to receive an offer of a school place. The news comes as many families are waiting for school places for their children.
As previously highlighted by the Irish Examiner, serious concerns had been raised about the opening of the new special school in Carrignavar ahead of September. TDs and local representatives have been advised that arrangements have now been agreed with the local diocese for the acquisition of the 2.7-acre site.
Published by The Examiner, 26th March 2025