Schools will lose no more than one SNA a year from 2027 - minister
Ireland's Minister for Education, Hildegarde Naughton, has announced a new policy ensuring schools will lose no more than one special needs assistant (SNA) per year starting in 2027. The plan also introduces professional development standards and a new redeployment scheme for SNAs.
Why it matters
This policy change addresses concerns regarding the stability of special education support staff and aims to professionalize the role of SNAs within the Irish education system.
No school will lose more than one special needs assistant (SNA) a year from September 2027, the Minister for Education has said.
The report provides a factual summary of a government policy announcement and includes context regarding previous public protests.
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