Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)

Investment in supports for special needs has more than doubled in the past five years to over €1 billion this year. More than 8,000 resource and learning support teachers and more than 10,000 special needs assistants are now in place. Assistive technology is funded, specialist equipment and furniture is provided and special school transport arrangements are in place. This investment has transformed the ability of schools to provide for all children, promoting an inclusive school community.

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