Taoiseach 'committed' to securing special school places for children

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said he is not satisfied that parents of children with special needs cannot secure access to a special school or schools with special classes.

He said ending this is "a key priority for me" and that he will be convening meetings with ministers to ensure the problem is resolved.

Mr Martin said every child has a right to education, and there needs to be a much more "seamless" operation in which changing demographics leads to more forward planning for the delivery of appropriate school places.

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Published by RTÉ.ie, 5th March 2025