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.
Major Fire At Arklow Homesavers Store
Fire services responded quickly to a fire that had broken out at the Homesavers store in Arklow last night just after 9.00pm
Taoiseach Hits Out At Suspected Arson Attack on Vacant Property In Newtown
The Taoiseach has hit out after an alleged arson attack at a North Wicklow building earmarked to house asylum seekers.
17 Additional Primary Schools In Wicklow To Receive Hot School Meals
Taoiseach Simon Harris and Minister Humphreys today announced the rollout of Hot School Meals to additional 900 Primary Schools, including 17
Man Arrested In Greystones Under Sexual Offences Act.
A man has been charged under the Sexual Offences Act following an incident which occurred in Greystones last month.
Wicklow Monuments Get Funding
Six Wicklow archaeological monuments receive over €202,000 funding through Community Monuments Fund
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