€40m for Summer Programme for children with special needs

€40 million is to be provided for the Summer Programme initiative to assist children with special needs.

45,000 children took part in the programme this year in over 1,000 schools across the country.

The Department of Education says it’s hopeful all schools will run a programme for children who need additional learning support.

Minister of State Josepha Madigan says the Summer initiative is vital for children who are struggling in schools:

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