SNA anger 'loud and clear', protesters warn Government

One of the many placards at the SNA protest outside Cork City Hall on Wednesday evening. Picture by Noel Sweeney

The Government's U-turn this week on cuts to special needs assistant (SNA) posts next year is just an "extended, year-long pause" leaving families, schools and SNAs in limbo, nationwide protests have heard.

Demonstrations in response to recent moves to cut SNA posts took place across the country this evening, including outside Leinster House, Cork City Hall, and at Merchant's Quay in Limerick City.