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Nearly 170 new special classes announced for 159 schools across the State

Nearly 170 new special classes announced for 159 schools across the State

Mon, 12 Jan, 2026

Schools were notified on Monday, with further special class sanctions to follow in the coming weeks.

Number of children awaiting place in special class not confirmed to committee

Number of children awaiting place in special class not confirmed to committee

Wed, 18 Jun, 2025

Minister for Education Helen McEntee said she will provide updated figures to the cabinet in July, which will then be publicly shared.