I want to extend a big thanks you to everyone who came along to the Public Meeting which was held in the Westgrove Hotel, Clane on Jan. 27th on Education and Special Needs. The discussion and engagement was excellent with brilliant contributions coming from Parents who attended.

I was very happy to organise this meeting at the request of the many people that raised this issue with me while canvassing over the last seven months for the upcoming General Election. I have worked on this issue during my five years as a Councillor and as we discussed at length during the meeting that we need to have proper input into policy by all and in particular parents so the funding can be allocated into the correct areas. It is important that all Children are treated equally and have the same opportunity and supports.

I want to thank all of the speakers and our chair Dr John Hillary. Thanks again to you the parents and members of the public for coming along and making the meeting the success it was. It would be my privilege to be your voice in the next Dail.