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Terrible timing but some positives in Special Needs Assistants Workforce Development Plan

The Irish Examiner's Education Correspondent on a key document regarding SNAs — and the Department of Education's decision to publish it on one of the busiest days of the year

Terrible timing but some positives in Special Needs Assistants Workforce Development Plan — Under the proposals published on Wednesday, schools will not lose more than one 'surplus' post in a year. Picture: iStock

Wed, 03 Jun, 2026 - 21:05

Jess Casey

Frantically scrolling through weighty documents, taking notes, and jotting down quotes on the first evening of the 2026 State exams.

You’d be forgiven for assuming this is a student cramming last-minute revision for tomorrow’s English paper 2.

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