Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation
Dail Éireann — 2026-07-15
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Darren O'Rourke (SF), Meath East

The Government is punishing special needs assistants, SNAs, for exercising their democratic rights. It is tearing up a local pay agreement worth 1.5% and a new special leave arrangement simply because workers rejected a separate workforce plan. There is much uncertainty, anxiety and anger about what is happening. SNAs do not know what the future holds. This move on the part of the Government is yet another insult. Will the Government reverse this reprehensible decision on local bargaining? Will it work in good faith to address the uncertainty and anxiety that exist? Will the Government side get back to the negotiating table as a matter of urgent priority in order to address the identified issues of contention and put a plan together that SNAs can support?

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Sitting date: 2026-07-15