The Tonight Show
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Wednesday 26 February - Ireland's Special Needs Crisis: School Places, Services, & Political Deadlock
46 minutes Posted Feb 26, 2025 at 11:31 pm.
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In this episode, we examine the urgent shortage of services for children with special needs. Plus, the political deadlock over speaking rights in the Dáil. 


Join Gavan Reilly as he discusses the issue with:

  • Micheál Carrigy TD, Fine Gael
  • Claire Kerrane TD, Sinn Fein
  • Rebecca Meehan, parent and campaigner
  • Alan Kelly, Principal of Scoil Mhuire Naofa, Leitrim 
  • Niamh Griffin, Health Correspondent with the Irish Examiner

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