Children with special needs challenge Government's decision to keep schools closed

The judge adjourned the case to next Monday.

The court heard that some of the children involved have severely regressed in basic skills due to the school closures and the lack of supports they would normally get as part of their education. File photo: Larry Cummins

High Court challenges have been initiated against the Government’s decision not to reopen schools for pupils with special education needs.

Five test judicial review actions against the decision earlier this month not to reopen the schools were mentioned before Mr Justice Charles Meenan at the High Court yesterday. In their actions the children seek various orders including an injunction compelling the Minister for Education and the State to reopen the schools to those with intellectual disabilities.