Government planning to expand summer programme for children with special educational needs

Minister of State for special education and inclusion, Josepha Madigan and Education Minister Norma Foley. Picture: Gareth Chaney/ Collins Photos

The Government has said it will know by the end of next January how to expand the summer programme for children with complex special educational needs.

Education Minister Norma Foley and the minister of State for special education and inclusion, Josepha Madigan, said next year's €40m programme will reflect the growing number of children seeking to avail of it.