Archive for June 2014

Increase in SNAs for 2014/15 school year

Posted on June 25, 2014 by Alan Kelly

I welcome the news that nearly a third of schools will have increased Special Needs Assistant (SNA) support in the coming school year. The NCSE announced SNA allocations for the 2014/15 school year earlier  today.

The principle of providing every eligible child with SNA support is at the heart of what Labour is achieving in government. Today’s allocation confirms that commitment, despite the difficulty in resources.

Nearly a third of schools – 29 per cent - will see an increase in their SNA support, while over half, or 51 per cent, will see their current SNA allocation maintained. This is a remarkable achievement in the recessionary times we are in, and a testament to Labour’s commitment to education.

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My Priorities for Deputy Leader

Posted on June 09, 2014 by Alan Kelly

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- To shape the Irish economy and public services in a way that is true to Labour values.


- To give hard-pressed families a break from the financial stresses by easing their burden.


- To secure a sustainable living wage for all workers, in both the private and public sectors, as this will help revitalise the economy.


- To promote fairer redistribution of wealth by legislating for collective bargaining rights for workers.


- To lead the marriage equality referendum in 2015.


- To provide for fair access to education regardless of income.


- To revitalise the rural economy; creating a ministerial function to coordinate Government actions on rural economic development.


- To aggressively pursue our party’s goal of ending long-term homelessness.

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