Name	Expires	Purpose
__Secure-1PAPISID	1 year	Authentication, session/security, cross-service preferences across Google services (Maps, account login, etc.).
__Secure-1PSID	1 year	Authentication, session/security, cross-service preferences across Google services (Maps, account login, etc.).
__Secure-1PSIDCC	1 year	Authentication, session/security, cross-service preferences across Google services (Maps, account login, etc.).
__Secure-3PAPISID	1 year	Authentication, session/security, cross-service preferences across Google services (Maps, account login, etc.).
__Secure-3PAPISIDCC	1 year	Authentication, session/security, cross-service preferences across Google services (Maps, account login, etc.).
__Secure-YNID	1 year	Authentication, session/security, cross-service preferences across Google services (Maps, account login, etc.).
APISID	1 year	Authentication, session/security, cross-service preferences across Google services (Maps, account login, etc.).
SAPISID	1 year	Authentication, session/security, cross-service preferences across Google services (Maps, account login, etc.).
SID	1 year	Authentication, session/security, cross-service preferences across Google services (Maps, account login, etc.).
HSID	1 year	Authentication, session/security, cross-service preferences across Google services (Maps, account login, etc.).
SSID	1 year	Authentication, session/security, cross-service preferences across Google services (Maps, account login, etc.).
SIDCC	1 year	Authentication, session/security, cross-service preferences across Google services (Maps, account login, etc.).
OSID	1 year	Authentication, session/security, cross-service preferences across Google services (Maps, account login, etc.).
NID	2 years	Authentication, session/security, cross-service preferences across Google services (Maps, account login, etc.).
YSC	Session	Player analytics, bandwidth estimation, privacy metadata for embedded videos
VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE	6 months	Player analytics, bandwidth estimation, privacy metadata for embedded videos
VISITOR_PRIVACY_METADATA	6 months	Player analytics, bandwidth estimation, privacy metadata for embedded videos
_ga	2 years	Distinguish users, track sessions & behaviour
_ga_794QV8SQ9L	2 years	Distinguish users, track sessions & behaviour
__stripe_mid	1 year	Device/browser identifiers & session ids used for payment flows and anti-fraud
__stripe_sid	1 year	Device/browser identifiers & session ids used for payment flows and anti-fraud
m	1 year	Device/browser identifiers & session ids used for payment flows and anti-fraud
.AspNetCore.Antiforgery.M5cAoiX2wJM	Session	Anti-forgery token & temp-data cookie used by the site’s server (ASP.NET)
.AspNetCore.Mvc.CookieTempDataProvider	6 months	Anti-forgery token & temp-data cookie used by the site’s server (ASP.NET)
__stripe_mid	1 year	__stripe_mid: Stripe device/browser identifiers used on the Tockify widget.
_ga_794QV8SQ9L	2 years	_ga / _ga_794QV8SQ9L: Distinguish users & track sessions on the Tockify widget.

Name	Expires	Purpose
vuid	2 years	Used by Vimeo to collect anonymous analytics tracking information.
FC_cookies	6 months	Cookie that remembers users' privacy choices.
CookieFunctional	6 months	Cookie that allows website functionality.
CookieAnalytics	6 months	Cookie that remembers users' analytics settings.

Name	Expires	Purpose
_ga	2 years	Google Analytics. Tells us how you use our websites. Used to ensure the website operates sufficiently for users.
_gat	1 minute	Google Analytics. Helps stop Google Analytics web servers crashing when collecting information on how you use our websites. Used to ensure the website operates sufficiently for users.
_gid	24 hours	Google Analytics. Sets a unique (anonymous) ID for your session to help tell us how you use our websites. Used to ensure the website operates sufficiently for users.
_ga_794QV8SQ9L	2 years	Distinguish users, track sessions & behaviour

Statement on Review of SNA Allocations

Posted on Wednesday 18 February 2026

Wednesday, 18th February 2026: Family Carers Ireland is aware of concerns regarding proposed changes to Special Needs Assistant (SNA) allocations in a number of mainstream primary schools. For families caring for children with additional needs, consistent school support is essential, as any reduction can place additional pressure on family carers/parents at home.

We welcome the announcement by the Department of Education that the review of SNA allocations has been paused following concerns raised by parents and schools. While SNA numbers have increased in 2025/2026 in line with new special classes opening, the demand for support within mainstream settings has also grown.

This pause provides an important opportunity to ensure assessment processes are clear, transparent, and centred on the needs of the child. We will continue to monitor developments, keep families informed, and advocate on behalf of those who may be impacted.