'It's been an extraordinarily upsetting and difficult week' - Tanaiste insists no SNAs will lose jobs as row over review rumbles on

"Department of Education said schools that have been told they will see staff cuts will be contacted 'after further consideration'"

"TTN has spoken of "an extraordinarily difficult week" after the backlash over perceived threats to the future of Special Needs Assistants (SNAs) in schools across the country."

"His admission came as Education Minister Hildegarde Naughton faced D pressure over letters sent out to schools about a review of their SNA allocation."

TSimon Harris described an extraordinarily difficult week following backlash over perceived threats to the future of Special Needs Assistants (SNAs) in schools nationwide. Education Minister Hildegarde Naughton faced D pressure after letters were sent to schools announcing a review of their SNA allocations. The Department of Education said schools that had been told they would see staff cuts will be contacted 'after further consideration'. The situation generated concern among parents, school staff, and political representatives about potential reductions in SNA support. The government indicated further communication and consideration before any changes to staffing allocations are implemented.

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