Josepha Madigan apologises for comparing SNAs fallout to mother and baby homes 

Josepha Madigan has apologised for remarks she made on RTÉ radio on on Wednesday morning. Picture: Julien Behal

The Minister of state for special education and inclusion has apologised for comparing children with additional needs not attending school to the mother and baby homes.

Josepha Madigan was speaking on RTÉ's Claire Byrne Show about the fact schools catering for these children would not open on Thursday as planned to due ongoing issues between the Government and unions over safety.