Additional special classes sanctioned for 2026/27 school year in Kildare
Five Kildare schools will see additional special classes
Local Fianna Fáil Minister James Lawless TD has welcomed the announcement by the National Council for Special Education (NCSE) that additional special classes have been sanctioned for the coming 2026/27 school year for Kildare.
Minister Lawless said: “I am delighted to announce that five additional special education classes have been sanctioned today for schools across Kildare.
“These new classes will provide vital supports for students and families and will help ensure that more children can access appropriate education within their local communities.”
The schools included are:
Confey Community College, Leixlip
Coláiste Chiarain , Leixlip
Maynooth Post Primary School, Maynooth
Maynooth Community College, Maynooth
St Farnan’s Post Primary School, Prosperous
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Minister Lawless added: “Special education remains a priority for Fianna Fáil in Government. Expanding the number of special classes and increasing capacity in our schools is essential to ensuring every child has the opportunity to reach their full potential.
“These additional classes will strengthen the supports available across Kildare and will make a meaningful difference for students requiring additional educational supports and for their families.”
The newly sanctioned classes are part of a nationwide programme announced by the NCSE aimed at increasing specialist educational provision for the 2026/27 school year.