Parents to challenge education minister in High Court over lack of school places

For this September, the Department of Education and NCSE has sanctioned 399 new special classes nationwide. File picture: Danny Lawson/PA Wire

Many parents have been left trying to provide scraps of education for their children at home with no State provision and despite seeking help from dozens of schools, the High Court has heard. 

The details emerged during the first of many cases expected to appear before the court between now and September where families have initiated legal proceedings to secure appropriate school places for their children.