Teacher suffered five broken teeth trying to keep child safe in classroom that was refused extra SNA
National Council for Special Education apologises for ‘any and all upset and uncertainty’ caused by review of SNA allocations
Special needs assistants
A selection of stories about special needs assistants (SNAs)
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Minster would have been ‘broadly aware’ letters on SNA numbers were being sent, committee told
Department of Education says communication problems contributed to controversy over staff redeployment plans
Special-needs assistants protest outside Leinster House demanding ‘job security’
Government got review of SNA allocation at schools ‘wrong’, Simon Harris says
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Parents of children with special needs should not have to fight for everything
SNA U-turn is another sign the Government just doesn’t get it
Mary Lou McDonald brings wow factor to Dáil as she attacks Taoiseach over SNAs reform
Micheál Martin takes robust stance, accusing her of ‘empty soundbites’ and grandstanding
Government moves to solve a political problem by spending money on it - again
Political pressure works. That lesson will not be lost on other groups looking for more resources
Government must show it has learned the real lesson of the SNA controversy
Underfunding, short-termism and policy-by-press-release are no substitute for sustained, equitable investment in education
Here’s what the rapid U-turn on special needs assistants tells us about this Government
Taking services away has greater political cost than not providing them in the first place
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‘Take school dinners’ before cutting SNAs, parents and teachers tell Government
Parents of children who rely on the support of SNAs are fearful of losing this vital resource
SNA reallocation ahead of schedule despite pause, Micheál Martin says
The Taoiseach defended Michael Moynihan, saying the Minister of State was ‘extremely hard-working’ and committed to his brief
Pause in proposed SNA changes offers a chance to reflect on their real value
Contribution of special needs assistants represents sound investment in our children
The Irish Times view on the SNA controversy: pitfalls and problems
If demand continues to rise it must be managed in a more structured way
Schools approved for additional SNA care will receive it, junior minister says
Any staff losses will be from September 1st, not ‘now or Easter’, Michael Moynihan says
Have your say: What role does an SNA play in your life?
Review of special needs assistant allocations has been paused after criticism
Taoiseach told to ‘put your policy where your mouth is’ as disquiet over SNAs spreads
‘Fiasco’ stemmed from a TD’s question that left Micheál reminding others he was the minister who introduced the assistants to begin with
Government insists there will be no ‘cliff edge’ for schools facing SNA cuts
Any reduction will be a ‘gradual coming off’, says Minister of State as Coalition faces Opposition’s demands for clarity
Pausing SNA review buys Government time to sooth tensions but leaves schools in limbo
Meta wants Irish Government to to urge EU to ditch law intended to crack down on addictive social media features
Review of SNA allocations paused after backlash from teachers, parents and unions
‘I want to reiterate that there are no cuts to SNA numbers,’ says Education Minister Hildegarde Naughton
Tension between teachers and special-needs assistants flagged in official report
SNAs' ‘over-familiarith’ with students’ parents can result in sensitive information being shared, say school leaders
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