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Belfast Live
Belfast Live
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Orlaith Clinton

Belfast protest against 'lack of support' for special needs sector

Crowds gathered in Belfast on Wednesday morning to show support those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.

Organised by Kids Together Belfast and Sólás, the protest heard concerns about the "lack of resources and support available" under the new funding announcements made by the Education Authority.

Speaking to Belfast Live, Piarais McCaffery said: "Over 100 people gathered today in support of Kids Together Belfast and Sólás who are asking the EA to make adjustments for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities in relation to youth provision. We met and marched down to EA, chanting and singing 'enough is enough' and 'we matter too'.

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