390 New Special Needs Assistant Posts in 2014
I warmly welcome the announcement by the Minister for Education and Skills, Ruairí Quinn T.D., that there will be 390 additional special needs assistants (SNAs) posts appointed shortly and into 2014.
I warmly welcome the announcement by the Minister for Education and Skills, Ruairí Quinn T.D., that there will be 390 additional special needs assistants (SNAs) posts appointed shortly and into 2014.
I welcome the book rental scheme for primary schools, which will reduce the cost burden on parents with young children.
Last Saturday saw the official opening of our new office in 1 Bird Avenue, in the heart of the Dublin South constituency. It was a glorious sunny day and plenty of visitors popped in for a cup of coffee and to meet with Party Leader Eamon Gilmore, Deputy Ruairi Quinn and our local election candidates in the forthcoming local elections.
Deputy Gilmore emphasised the importance of not only the local elections, but the by-election which is planned for the same day - June 5. With the current economic situation, he said, this may well be one of the most important byelections in recent times.
He also told the audience that if the weather stayed as beautiful as it was, then it would be ideal for a spot of canvassing!
The new office will be open for constituency queries every Friday afternoon between 2pm and 4pm and by appointment.