Education cuts criticised in Dail [education.ie]
- Published: 23 June 2011
Objections to planned cuts in the education budget that could affect many children have been raised in the Dail.
RTE reports that Independent TD Finian McGrath asked Enda Kenny why services for children with special needs are being reduced.
According to the news provider, 200 Special Needs Assistants (SNA) positions will be lost in order to comply with the terms of the country's financial bailout from the International Monetary Fund and the EU.
Mr McGrath called on the Taoiseach to reverse the changes - which are due to come into effect this week - and questioned whether the consequences of the move have been fully thought through.
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