Children in special needs education could return to school next week.

Following a meeting with primary and special education stakeholders this morning, The Government said all parties are now behind the reopening of special education

Classes are expected to reopen on a phased basis from next Thursday.

Newstalk reporter Barry Whyte talked to some of the families affected by the closure of special needs schools for The Pat Kenny Show earlier this week.

And they had called for special needs schools to be reopened immediately....