Union says elitist schools 'evading responsibilities'

ELITIST secondary schools were yesterday accused by a teachers union leader of not accepting their fair share of students with special education needs and learning difficulties.

Teachers' Union of Ireland (TUI) general secretary Jim Dorney said it was "galling" to see such schools not living up to their responsibilities.

"We are not prepared to stand idly by and allow others to evade their responsibilities," he said.