Families 'devastated' over special schools U-turn, say disability groups

Down Syndrome Ireland, AsIAm and Inclusion Ireland have called for immediate supports to be put in place for children with special educational needs and their families, following the confirmation last night. Picture: Larry Cummins

Families of children with special educational needs have been left “devastated” by the Government's U-turn over the re-opening of special schools, according to leading disability groups.

Down Syndrome Ireland, AsIAm and Inclusion Ireland have called for immediate supports to be put in place for children with special educational needs and their families, following the confirmation last night that schools would not reopen as planned on Monday.