'Small' number of special classes will not go ahead due to 'drop off' in expected level of need, Dáil hears

The National Council for Special Education (NCSE) has advised minister of State Michael Moynihan that the reduction is mainly due to a 'drop off' in the expected level of need for these classes. Picture: Dan Linehan

A “small” number of special classes sanctioned for this September will not now proceed, the minister of State for special education has confirmed.

The National Council for Special Education (NCSE) has advised minister of State Michael Moynihan this is mainly due to a “drop off” in the expected level of need for these classes.