Dear members,

We are encouraging all SNA members to join us in standing against the proposed reductions to SNA allocations notified for mainstream classes.

At 5PM Wednesday 25th February, we will be joining a range of political parties, parents’ associations, and campaign groups outside the Dáil to say “no” to these reductions.

We encourage all SNA members in the greater Dublin area to attend if they can and show support for the demand that the reductions should be withdrawn.

More protests are being organised in different parts of the country on the same day, and we encourage members to attend if one is organised in your area.

We have not yet heard from the Government on what they now plan to do after their announcement of a pause to the reductions in SNA allocations for mainstream classes.

This crisis has emphasised the need for the Minister to change the approach to the provision of SNA supports for students. We need to move to a needs-based service rather than a service that is rationed within budgetary constraints.

In solidarity,

Andy Pike

National Secretary