Advertisement

Outrage over changes to special education teaching hours

The Department of Education has removed ‘Complex Needs’ from the criteria for the allocation ...

Share this article

16.08 29 Apr 2024


Outrage over changes to special education teaching hours


Listen to this episode


Share this article

16.08 29 Apr 2024


The Department of Education has removed ‘Complex Needs’ from the criteria for the allocation of special education hours for schools. This has caused outrage among parents and school staff as students’ allocated hours have been cut.  

Jonathan is joined by Primary school principal and host of the ‘If I Were The Minister for Education’ podcast, Simon Lewis and Director and Co-Chair of NeuroDiversity Ireland, Nessa Hill to discuss.


Read more about

The Hard Shoulder Highlights

Related Episodes

US is planning its "most...

00:05:47

US is planning its "most intense day of strikes inside Iran" 

Newstalk Breakfast

00:05:47


Breakfast Briefing Newspaper R...

00:08:51

Breakfast Briefing Newspaper Review 11th March 2026

Breakfast Briefing

00:08:51


Is the voluntary employer ‘cod...

00:07:02

Is the voluntary employer ‘code of practice’ working?

Breakfast Business With Joe Lynam

00:07:02


David O'Brien the Chief Execut...

00:07:42

David O'Brien the Chief Executive of TirNua 

Breakfast Business With Joe Lynam

00:07:42