Families denied educational support may sue

A growing number of parents whose children are being denied educational supports are considering taking legal action against the department.

Leading child law solicitor Gareth Noble said he had been “swamped” by families contacting him in recent weeks regarding the provision of services to their children for the new school year and seeking legal advice as to their options.

It comes as most second-level schools begin the new term this week, with all 3,300 primary schools commencing the new school year in the coming days.