Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 19 November 2025
148. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Education and Youth when a special needs assistant national school redeployment application will be processed for a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [64329/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraWork to develop a Special Needs Assistants (SNA) Redeployment Scheme, is at an advanced stage. This important policy initiative will ensure that competent, knowledgeable and experienced SNAs are retained in our schools, building capacity in the workforce and enhancing the service to children with special educational needs.
The Scheme will be operated by the National Council for Education (NCSE), with the ongoing support of the SNA Workforce Development unit and relevant Department of Education and Youth units.
Operation of the SNA Redeployment Scheme will provide an opportunity for redeployment of eligible SNAs as the need arises at the start of the 2026/27 school year.
