Eight-week summer gap 'not acceptable' for children with additional needs

The Oireachtas autism committee addressed the need for more special education summer programmes. (L to R) in front is Joan Collins TD, Marian Harkin TD, Senator Micheál Carrigy (Committee Cathaoirleach), and Senator Catherine Ardagh. Standing is Marc Ó Cathasaigh TD, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill TD, Senator Eileen Flynn, Pauline Tully TD, and Pádraig O’Sullivan TD. Picture: Maxwells

An eight-week gap of school during the summer holidays is “not acceptable” for families of children with special educational needs.

That is the view of TDs and senators, speaking at the Oireachtas autism committee today, as it met to continue its discussions around education policy and autistic people.