Irish Examiner view: Schools are fighting an uphill battle

Oireachtas education committee heard that school leaders and special education teams are trying to stretch finite resources across growing and increasingly complex needs

Many schools cannot manage the necessary inclusion policies for children with disabilities — especially those in the primary school sector. Picture: iStock

Fri, 03 Jul, 2026 - 01:00

Ireland is a rich country. Alongside it, we like to paint ourselves as an egalitarian, caring, and fair-minded society, but there are times when you have to wonder if the reality is anywhere close to those lofty ideals.

On Thursday, the Oireachtas education committee was told how many schools cannot manage the necessary inclusion policies for children with disabilities — especially those in the primary school sector.