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# Special Educational Needs

Last year
2023
Four new special schools to be established in Limerick, Wexford, Meath and Kildare
No 'specific number' on how many children can participate in Summer Programme
All time
Government approves legislation to compel schools to provide special education classes more quickly
Government urged to confirm 'special education centres' no longer being considered
'Ten steps backwards': Govt proposal to open 'special educational needs centres' met with criticism
Opinion: Children with special needs are being failed – this is not inclusive education