Sligo Councillor claims services are being downgraded at St Joseph's in Ballytivnan

Serious concern has been raised over what's been described a major downgrade in services at St. Joseph's Special School in Ballytivnan.

The school caters for students with special needs yet there's said to be a gradual reduction in vital services at the school over the last three years.

This has resulted in no speech and language therapist on site along with the absence of a range of other services.

Local Cllr Thomas Walsh believes the root of the problem is a reconfiguration of services by the HSE.

He says these children should be prioritised and both and parents and staff are deeply worried:

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