Campaigners to outline to TDs impact of removing essential therapies at special schools

A protest at St Killian's School, Mayfield, Cork on August 22, 2024. A group of parents, teachers, special needs assistants and principals — which includes representatives from St Killian’s — campaigning to reinstate therapists at all special schools are to meet TDs this Wednesday. File picture: Larry Cummins

Students at special schools around the country are not getting the full education they deserve due to the removal of essential, in-school therapeutic support, according to parents and school staff. 

The detrimental impact removing access to essential therapies through special schools has had on the students’ education is to be raised at Leinster House.