South Dublin primary schools to be forced to open classes for special needs pupils

Dozens of primary schools across south Dublin are to be forced to open special classes for children with autism due to an acute shortages of places.

Many parents say their children with autism have been refused places from dozens of schools in the area, with schools saying they are over-subscribed or not equipped to enrol children with additional needs. Many primary schools argue that they are unable to open special classes due to capacity constraints, or due to concerns over a lack of resources and support for special education.

On foot of this, 14 schools – based in the Dublin 8, 12, 24, 22 areas – responded on a voluntary basis to set up special classes this September. “Many of our parents have applied to over 30 schools across Dublin. If they are lucky enough to get a place for their child it means that their child ends up travelling out of their community, past their local schools and across the city in a bus or a taxi.”

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