Special Education Class Approved For St Kevin’s

St Kevin’s National School

atest press release from Simon Harris TD, issued on Thursday, June 25th 2026…

Tánaiste and Wicklow TD Simon Harris has today announced that St Kevin’s National School in Greystones has been granted initial project approval for the delivery of a new special education class.

The project is being delivered under the Department of Education’s Additional School Accommodation Scheme through the devolved delivery mechanism. It will see existing accommodation at the school repurposed to create one dedicated SEN classroom.

This positive development will improve access to education for children with additional needs in Greystones and across County Wicklow, and reflects the Government’s continued commitment to expanding special education provision close to home.

Speaking today, Tánaiste Simon Harris said: “This is really positive news for St Kevin’s NS, for the pupils, staff and families of the school, and for the wider Greystones community.

“Initial project approval means a new special education class is now a step closer for the school. This classroom will provide a small group setting with specialist teaching and additional support, so children with additional needs can learn and thrive alongside their peers.

“Ensuring we provide the resources in our schools for every child to reach their full potential is my number one priority in Government. Families of children with additional needs in Greystones and right across Wicklow have been clear about the need for these places, and I am determined we keep delivering.

“I want to thank Minister for Education Hildegarde Naughton for her continued commitment to expanding special education, and I look forward to working with her to deliver for families across the county.

“Working with Fine Gael Councillors and Deputy Ed Timmins across Wicklow, we are delivering as a team for the families and communities we proudly represent.”