In the ongoing controversy over SNA numbers in primary education, it is worthwhile reading the recent Dail debate on Thursday February 12th and the assurances to the House by the Minister for Education and Youth in a debate on ‘Special Education Needs’. In yet another public relations disaster for the government, the review of SNA allocations was paused following a backlash as many Government backbenchers were not informed about the reduced allocations before schools were notified.
