New special school for South Kildare
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SENATOR Fiona O’Loughlin has welcomed the announcement of a new special school for Monasterevin, which is set to open for the 2026-27 school year.
The new school is set to be established through the repurposing of the existing St Peter's boys primary school in Monasterevin as they move to a new school building.
The announcement was made by Minister of State with responsibility for Special Education and Inclusion Michael Moynihan and forms part of a wider national effort to expand special education provision.
To date this year, 387 new special classes have been sanctioned, with further classes expected to be confirmed by the NCSE in the coming weeks.
Kildare has received 18 of these new special classes so far this year, more than other commuter counties such as Wicklow and Louth.
“This announcement will increase capacity for students with additional needs across the county,” said Senator O’Loughlin.
“Every child has a right to an education, and that must be accessible and supported so that each child can fully benefit from it.
“We have already significantly increased the number of special classes available for the next school year both in Kildare and across the country, and further announcements are expected in the weeks and months ahead.
“Expanding the availability of special classes remains a priority. I will continue to engage with the Department and the Minister to make a strong case for increased provision in Kildare.”
The new school will be established through the repurposing of existing buildings and will provide additional places.
