Kenny hints at funding rowback for some schools

ENDA KENNY told the Dáil yesterday “alleviation measures” will be introduced for disadvantaged-area schools most affected by budget cuts.

Education Minister Ruairí Quinn also gave concerned Labour backbenchers last night a “positive outlook” on possible rowbacks to recent cuts announced.

But Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin said the use of terms like “alleviation” would mean nothing to school principals, losing teachers as a result of the cuts. Mr Martin said the Taoiseach’s words would give the schools “no comfort” and criticised the Government for targeting “the most vulnerable children who need the greatest assistance”.