Green Party backs education spending cuts

The Green Party tonight backed Government cuts in the education sector but said it wanted future changes in how schools are funded.

Green Party backs education spending cuts
Tue, 28 Oct, 2008 - 18:30

The Green Party tonight backed Government cuts in the education sector but said it wanted future changes in how schools are funded.

Thousands of teachers and parents are due to march on the Dáil tomorrow as TDs debate a Labour Party motion to reverse controversial Budget measures.

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