A protest over the allocation of Special Needs Assistants in schools is going ahead in Sligo this evening - despite a Government U-turn.

The demonstration is getting underway outside the City Hall at 5pm.

SNA's and parents of children with additional needs will also protest outside the Dáil at the same time.

The Sligo meeting is set to be addressed by families, SNAs, Teaching professionals and representatives of the Trade Union, Forsa as well as Councillor Anne Higgins.

Speaking to Ocean FM news, Cllr Higgins says U-turn while welcome, is not enough

A protest over the allocation of Special Needs Assistants in schools is going ahead in Sligo this evening - despite a Government U-turn.
The demonstration is getting underway outside the City Hall at 5pm.
SNA's and parents of children with additional needs will also protest outside the D&aacute;il at the same time.
The Sligo meeting is set to be addressed by families, SNAs, Teaching professionals and representatives of the Trade Union, Forsa as well as Councillor Anne Higgins.
Speaking to Ocean FM news, Cllr Higgins says U-turn while welcome, is not enough

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