Irelands Department of Education U-turns on SNA Allocation, Pledging Extra Funds for Two Years
The Irish government, after facing intense pressure from parents and principals, has reversed its decision to cut special needs assistant (SNA) allocations in schools. Following a high-level meeting, the department announced that schools reviewed by the National Council for Special Education will maintain their current SNA allocations for the 2026-2027 school year. The government also pledged an extra €17 million to hold allocations steady for two years and paused the review process to reconsider the approach. This move provides short-term stability for schools needing more SNAs, but the push for better equity and fairer systems in the long run remains.
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