Guidance counsellors fight school cuts

School principals in Kerry are currently assessing the impact of budget cuts in guidance services which will directly affect second-level students from September next.

The Institute of Guidance Counsellors (IGC) Kerry branch has launched a campaign against the cuts, which will have to be managed by schools within their overall teacher allocation.

ICG Kerry spokesperson Niamh Dwyer said current levels of service cannot be maintained if guidance is placed completely within the overall allocation of school hours.