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Ireland may lack spots for up to 1,000 special needs students by September 2026 due to surging demand and insufficient school capacity.
A surge in demand for special education placements in Ireland could leave up to 1,000 children without spots by September 2026, exceeding government capacity despite budgeted expansions.
Applications have grown exponentially, with projections showing a 67% increase in students with complex needs since 2020.
While the government has allocated additional funding and pledged no cuts to Special Needs Assistants, officials acknowledge a shortfall of 200 special classes.
Families face long waits and transportation challenges, with some children traveling hours daily.
The situation has drawn criticism over planning and preparedness, with lawmakers warning of potential political fallout.
Irlanda podría carecer de plazas para hasta 1.000 estudiantes con necesidades especiales para septiembre de 2026 debido a la creciente demanda y la insuficiente capacidad escolar.