800 posts have been announced nationally by the Minister for Education for the start of the next school term.
Junior Minister and Wicklow TD Andrew Doyle says the new allocations in Wicklow will bring the total number of SNAs in the county to 449, with 288 in primary, 80 in post primary and 81 in special needs schools.
Minister Doyle says in 2011, almost 22,300 children had access to SNA support. With the increased investment, around 37,500 pupils will receive that support this coming year.
Pure Magic! 20 Years of Keeping Wicklow Uplands Clean
Pure has removed over 4,300,000 kg of waste from more than 17,000 illegal dumping sites across the uplands since 2006.
EU Defence Ministers Descend on Wicklow as Government Pledges €10m More for Ukraine
Wicklow is the centre of EU diplomacy for a few days at least at the beautiful Druids Glen
Old Recording Adds To Intense Concern About Road Safety
The footage of dangerous driving on the N11 near Kilmacanogue was widely shared .
Wicklow Farmers Praised & Reminded About Vigilant Pesticide Use
'Only use pesticides when necessary and after considering all alternative control methods.'
Matchroom Tee Up Katie Finale With Astonishing Promo Video Narrated By Barry Keoghan
Bray's Own Katie Taylor Gets Emotional Send-Off in New Fight Promo
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