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ALL IN A DAY'S WORK: Valerie Monaghan, principal, St Ciaran's Special School, Glasnevin

My day starts on the steps of St Ciaran's, welcoming the pupils off the bus. Different teachers want to grab a minute of my time - the minutes all add up and soon it's 9.30 a.m.