由于需求激增和学校能力不足,爱尔兰到2026年9月可能缺少多达1 000名有特殊需要的学生的名额。 Ireland may lack spots for up to 1,000 special needs students by September 2026 due to surging demand and insufficient school capacity.

爱尔兰对特殊教育安置的需求激增,到2026年9月,可能使多达1 000名儿童没有位置,尽管预算有所扩大,但仍超过政府的能力。 A surge in demand for special education placements in Ireland could leave up to 1,000 children without spots by September 2026, exceeding government capacity despite budgeted expansions. 申请数量呈指数增长,预测显示,自2020年以来,有复杂需求的学生人数增加了67%。 Applications have grown exponentially, with projections showing a 67% increase in students with complex needs since 2020. 虽然政府已拨出额外资金,并承诺不削减特别需求助理的经费,但官员承认短缺200个特殊班级。 While the government has allocated additional funding and pledged no cuts to Special Needs Assistants, officials acknowledge a shortfall of 200 special classes. 家庭面临长时间的等待和交通挑战,有些儿童每天旅行数小时。 Families face long waits and transportation challenges, with some children traveling hours daily. 这种状况引起了人们对规划和准备的批评,立法者警告说,可能会发生政治后果。 The situation has drawn criticism over planning and preparedness, with lawmakers warning of potential political fallout.