Language schools sector to be reformed

Some English language schools have abused their status to act as fronts for people seeking work in Ireland, Education Minister Ruairi Quinn has warned.

Language schools sector to be reformed
Wed, 21 May, 2014 - 01:00
Niall Murray and Shaun Connolly

He said he and Justice Minister Frances Fitzgerald brought the matter to Cabinet yesterday and will now move to reform the sector.

His comments follow the closure on Monday of a fifth international college since last month, Allied Irish College in Cork, where 60 students are believed to have been registered.

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