COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF TALLAGHT AREA COMMITTEE

Monday, May 25, 2020

MOTION NO. 1

MOTION: Councillor K. Mahon

“That this Area Committee write to the Department of Education seeking immediate action to redress the shortfall of additional needs support in schools in this LEA. We ask also that the Department respond to this Area Committee giving their view as to the needs and challenges facing schools in the LEA’s in Dublin 24.

Parents, teachers and advocacy groups have all expressed concern at the potential impact of the NCSE (National Council for Special Education) plan to frontload SNA provision based on existing provisions rather than existing needs.

We call on the Department to engage in a fulsome discussion with schools regarding the shortfall in services, how that gap is to be closed and how we best develop inclusiveness and opportunity within education.”

REPORT:

 If the motion is agreed, a letter will be issued to the Minister for his attention and when a reply is received, the Committee will be notified accordingly.