'It is wonderful to see such an investment in our future generations'

The update was provided at a recent Monaghan County Council meeting.

St Mogue's is subject to a CMETB proposal that would merge it with St Bricin's College, Belturbet.

An initial allocation of €120,000 euro per year will be provided.

'I aim to build upon the success already delivered by my predecessors and the team at CMETB'

It was first introduced as a six-week TY module, and 17 Leaving Cert students in local schools will sit the exam in June 2023.

The NCSE, which was set up to improve the delivery of education to people with special educational needs, has approved the appointment.