Schools may be compelled to open special classes, says minister

The minister said his officials are now working to have 400 new special classes in place for September.

Schools will be compelled to open special classes if reluctance to do so continues, the disabilities minister has said, as he vowed to address the shortage of places for children.

Michael Moynihan has also promised to set up a centralised system to allow parents apply for school places for children with additional needs.