Mr. John Kearney:

I thank the Deputy for raising that matter because it gives me an opportunity to clarify to all concerned, particularly parents who might be anxious about SNA allocations, that the two special classes within primary schools and post-primary schools are ring-fenced. Those specific resources in special classes - the original two-SNA allocation - are not up for review, as such. That resource remains ring-fenced. There is uncertainty out there in the system. I appreciate the opportunity to clarify the position.