€1.8m schools programme to tackle educational disadvantage

Over 35 schools, including at least eight in Munster, are to explore new ways to tackle educational disadvantage and improve student’s learning ability.

Education and Skills Minister, Richard Bruton, will announce today that €1.8m is being provided for the innovative programme.

He is expected to launch the pilot phase of the School Excellent Fund in one of the participating schools — St Vincent’s Girls National school in North William Street, Dublin.