SNA allocations 'should have been a good news story', Fianna Fáil meeting hears

Sources at the party meeting said people were 'very annoyed' at cuts to support

Education minister Hildegarde Naughton confirmed on Tuesday the review had been “paused” to allow for further consultation. File picture: Sam Boal/Collins

The Government turned what should have been a “positive story” about special needs assistant (SNA) allocations into a negative story about cuts to supports, the Fianna Fáil parliamentary party meeting heard.

The Irish Examiner understands that the weekly meeting was “dominated” by discussions about SNA allocations several hours after education minister Hildegarde Naughton announced a pause in the review process.