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Taking services away has greater political cost than not providing them in the first place
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A selection of stories about special needs assistants (SNAs)
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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
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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
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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
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