The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Suspensions 'crisis' at Cork special school

Opened in 2021, Carrigaline Community Special School issued 17 official suspensions out of a maximum student body of just 48 in three years

Parents at the school told the Irish Examiner that they believe their children are being punished for behaviours linked to and consistent with their conditions.

Parents at a flagship special school in the Taoiseach’s constituency warned recently the school has handed out suspensions “like confetti”.

Opened by Cork Education and Training Board (Cork ETB) in 2021, Carrigaline Community Special School (CCSS) issued 17 official suspensions out of a maximum student body of just 48 in three years.