The minister with responsibilty for special education has promised TDs the government will make the right decisions in relation to Special Needs Assistant placements in schools.
A protest is planned outside Leinster House in Dublin next week over potential cuts to SNAs across the country.
The national demonstration will take place at 5pm on Wednesday, with a number of local demonstrations across the country, including one in Buncrana.
Organisers say the action is aimed at urging the Government to recognise the vital role SNAs play.
A review which would have seen up to 30% of schools lose SNAs has been paused.
Junior Minister Michael Moynihan told the Dáil the Department of Education is fully engaged with the matter…………..
