Special needs assistant reviews
Deputy Kenny condemns paused SNA reviews and concerns that teachers may be expected to assume SNA duties. The Taoiseach says the reviews have been paused, while exchanges continue over responsibility for the letter sent to schools.
Can I have statements in the Dáil with the Minister for Education and Youth to explain why she has now paused the SNA reviews, why her Department has caused such stress to SNAs, parents and students with additional needs and if these decisions will be reversed?
How dare the Taoiseach come in here and say schools are used to appeals. It is shameful and it looks like now the NCSE is asking teachers to do the job of SNAs. The letters being received state the teachers have to "engage in training".
It says the teachers have to engage in training. Is the Taoiseach trying to get rid of SNAs or what?
