Letters to the Editor: Poll may help 'puzzled' minister

One reader writes in to suggest that an anonymous poll, where schools could be asked as to why they are not opening autism classes, would help the disabilities minister understand

Parents of autistic children and special needs are to hold another protest march on the lack of services, similar to when they marched from the Cork Opera House to the offices of the HSC in Blackpool, Cork. Picture: Dan Linehan

Regarding Elaine Loughlin’s article ‘Schools may be compelled to open special classes, says minister’ (March 3). It’s really important that this issue is covered in the media.

However, I felt a need to respond to the disabilities minister’s claim of being “fiercely puzzled” at the reluctance of schools.