Thousands set to march in education cuts protest

ABOUT 10,000 people are expected to take to the streets of Cork tomorrow in a protest calling for the Government to reverse cuts to education announced in last month’s budget.

The latest rally follows similar events in Galway and Tullamore where teachers, parents and students have voiced their anger at the cutbacks proposed by Education Minister Batt O’Keeffe.

The local minister is expected to be the target of strong criticism from leaders of teacher unions and school management organisations, with protestors marching through the city centre from midday.