It was claimed the defendants breached his rights by failing to make available compulsory education for him between the ages of 15 and 18.

Sinn Féin president Mary Lou McDonald said parents in Co Monaghan have fought a long campaign for a special school in the county

Heartbroken Germaine and Alan Colgan have spent two years desperately searching for a school place for her son Daniel but have been told all schools for children with autism are completely full.

Mr Justice Charles Meenan said the settlement of approximately 20 of these cases was "very satisfactory"

The judge said that he is concerned that the message that could emerge that the only way that these services can be accessed is if parents bring High Court judicial review proceedings.

The vote of no confidence in the National Council for Special Education (NCSE) comes from the National Principals Forum (NPF)