Special education classes at post-primary level 'need to be doubled'

“We would see that [we're] going to need to continue to deliver the same number of special classes at primary level, but we're going to need to double the number of classes or post-primary level over the next three years.” File picture: Larry Cummins

The Department of Education estimates it needs to double the amount of special education classes at post-primary level over the next three years as pupil numbers soar.

Officials from the department’s planning and building unit briefed members of the Oireachtas education committee on Tuesday on its current and future plans.