€40m summer programme for 'maximum number of schools'

Schools will be able to recruit newly-qualified teachers graduating this summer as well as undergraduate student teachers who have registered with the Teaching Council

Education Minister Norma Foley with pupils of Stanhope St Primary School, Dublin, and Minister of State Josepha Madigan at the announcement of the Summer Programme 2023. Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins

The education minister has announced details of a €40m summer programme which will have a specific focus on supporting special schools this year.

All schools will have an opportunity to run a programme for those children that need it most.