Several autism classes waiting for dedicated buildings

Works to open four new classes, with places for 24 students, at St Mary’s Boys National School in Lucan and at Finglas Parochial National School have yet to commence. Picture: iStock

At least two primary schools approved to set up autism classes last September, in areas where there is a great need for such classes, have yet to open buildings for their students.

Works to open four new classes, with places for 24 students, at St Mary’s Boys National School in Lucan and at Finglas Parochial National School have yet to commence.