Irish Daily Mirror

338 teacher training slots for special ed

- BY AAKANKSHA SURVE

Joe Mchugh MORE than 330 places have been announced for teachers in special education profession­al developmen­t programmes.

A total of 338 graduate and postgradua­te offers are available in 2019/2020 at six institutio­ns.

Education Minister Joe Mchugh said: “There has traditiona­lly been huge demand for places on these third-level courses.

“They will bring very real benefits to the classroom, particular­ly the many thousands of students with special educationa­l needs.”

Higher Education Minister Mary Mitchell O’connor added: “These are a powerful symbol of the Government living up to its commitment­s to invest in education for all.” Glass of gin and tonic

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