Special schools and special needs students in primary schools will be able to return to classrooms from next week.
Special students will be able to access in-person education on a phased basis from Thursday January 21st.
This will also apply to children who are not in a special class but have significant additional needs.
Discussions are still underway in relation to secondary school students.
Wexford Senator Malcolm Byrne says it’s a positive development and it is safe for children with special needs to return to school:
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