There will be no reduction in the number of special needs assistants next year. It follows a meeting with several ministers last night, over a public backlash to planned SNA cuts in almost 200 schools around the country. A protest had been planned for outside City Hall tomorrow but an extra €19m has now been agreed to fund SNAs.
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Peter Mandelson's been released on police bail pending further investigation following his earlier arrest. Britain's former US ambassador's been questioned on suspicion of misconduct in public office. He's accused of passing on sensitive information to paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein while business secretary under Gordon Brown.
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Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following an arson attack at a house in Ballyphehane yesterday. 3 people including a young child escaped and were taken to Cork University Hospital to be treated for injuries.
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Sami and Ciaran have won Love Island All Stars. They took home €55,000 in last night's final.
