Families take legal challenges over special school places 

The education minister faces a fresh round of legal challenges from families attempting to secure their children’s right to a place for the new school year. Picture: iStock

The education minister is facing a fresh round of legal challenges from several families attempting to secure their children’s right to a place for the new school year.

Families of children without appropriate school places for September have launched legal action against the minister and the National Council for Special Education (NCSE).