Dáil debates

Thursday, 17 July 2025

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions

Special Educational Needs

4:35 am

Photo of John ConnollyJohn Connolly (Galway West, Fianna Fail)

Deputy McAuliffe has asked a pertinent question that is relevant to his constituency but in which I think we all have an interest. It is to ask the number of sanctioned special classes for children with additional needs, as announced earlier this year. The pertinent part is Deputy McAuliffe's request for the number of such classes it is hoped will be operational in autumn 2025.

I have raised with the Minister and the Taoiseach the challenge in filling teaching positions. A Department payroll review highlighted 1,200 vacancies in the primary sector during the last term of the school year. I see a great challenge in filling these positions. I ask for an update on that.

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