Jonathan O'Brien (Cork North Central, Sinn Fein)
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We would be cribbing if the Minister did not provide the extra €6 million. The increase in the number of SNAs is welcome and it is a trend that will continue as teachers are becoming more aware of the special needs of students and identifying them earlier. While the process of identifying additional needs improves, one cannot put a figure on it. I have no issue with the subhead included in the Supplementary Estimate.