Mattie McGrath (Tipperary, Independent) | Oireachtas source

Sabrina Kelly, a mother of two children with special needs from Clonmel, has been failed by the National Council for Special Education and the Department of Education. She is struggling to get a school place for her youngest son, Josh. He is five years old and was due to start school this month. He was eventually offered a place in Powerstown National School beside Clonmel. However, the school is no longer in a position to cater for Josh's needs. Sabrina met the Taoiseach in Clonmel a number of weeks ago and he promised he would come back to her and confirm what he said to her. Sabrina has said that all of the empty promises are taking a toll, especially on young Josh. I met her and Josh on the street last week. He is a lovely young boy who is entitled to the special education he deserves.

His brother has a place, thankfully. It is putting enormous pressure on Sabrina and other mothers, and there are many, who are trying to get a badly needed place for their special children.

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