FF condemn Quinn’s ‘sneaky approach’ to cuts

Ruairi Quinn, the education minister, was accused of spinning budget cuts and taking a “sneaky approach” to reducing teacher numbers in small schools.

Fianna Fáil launched a private members’ bill last night amid concerns that minority faith and smaller schools could be forced to close due to cutbacks.

“You’re dealing with two-teacher, three-teacher and four-teacher schools whose future is significantly endangered as a result of the budgetary decisions,” said Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin.