A body representing people with disabilities has said the Government must act urgently to provide educational supports for children with special needs.
Inclusion Ireland said the lack of schooling and other supports may cause regression in some children. They say particular help will be also be required for children who can't return to school due to their serious medical conditions Jack McNiffe was born with down’s syndrome, a rare auto inflammatory disease and has several other complex medical needs.
The 15-year-old attends a special school near his home in Ardclough in Co Kildare but his mother Aisling says she's unsure when he will be able to go back to school.