Michael Moynihan

Improvements in education and disability services to neurodivergent children and young people

We met with the Minister for Special Education and inclusion on the ongoing barriers experienced by Autistic children in school. The meeting included sharing with the minister the key findings to our annual Same Chance report and key pre-budget priorities which includes the full…

IASLT recognises the importance of developing a shared national vision that enables all children and young people to participate meaningfully in their school communities. Given that communication underpins participation, learning, social inclusion, and wellbeing, we believe this…

To brief Cork Representatives on the work of National Learning Network and to seek their support for a review of the current funding utilisation based funding model. ::To highlight local transport issues for students attending NLN, Hollyhill and seek improved transport options…

Ensure the rights of Autistic people were reflected in the proposed plan and its implementation

Ensuring all Autistic children had access to an appropriate school place that met their needs and enabled them to thrive::Ensuring Autistic people are appropriately consulted on proposals to reform Autism class / special school provision moving forward::Ensure 'Inclusive Special…

-Review the current balance of special class provision nationally -Commit to increasing the number of non-autism special classes -Prioritise the development of Multiple Intellectual Disabilities classes -Explore the development of specialised communication and speech/language…

Seeking funding for mobility instructor posts in order to provide travel training to all students who are vision impaired.

Requesting support for roll out of GROW at School Programme

To discuss the primary school survey and the unmet demand for multi-denominational education in the constituency / county.

To discuss the primary school survey and the unmet demand for multi-denominational education in the constituency / county.

Support from government and opposition TDs in relation to funding for primary and secondary school libraries

To contribute to the Committee's examination of Inclusive Education and to provide the operational experience of practising Principals. The central thesis of our submission attests that the next phase of Inclusive Education should not focus on simply additional investment but…

To ensure timely payment for the summer works programme carried out and for EPV days

To advocate for the development of Irish Sign Language as a Leaving Certificate curriculum subject and exam subject. To advocate for the publication of educational outcomes of Deaf and Hard of Hearing students. To advocate for increased SNAs, Visiting Teachers and Special…