Anti-racism bodies react angrily to FG proposal

FINE GAEL was last night accused of using racist language as its call to “segregate” immigrant children with poor English provoked an explosive row.

Government Minister Martin Mansergh attacked the move as “irresponsible” as teaching unions and anti-racism groups also reacted angrily.

FG education spokesman Brian Hayes drew the heavy fire after he urged the separation of immigrant children having difficulty with English from mainstream classes until their language skills improved.