Govt: No extra money to reverse education cuts

The Government has said no extra money will be given to the Department of Education to reverse the cuts to teaching posts in DEIS schools.

Govt: No extra money to reverse education cuts
Tue, 17 Jan, 2012 - 17:57

The Government has said no extra money will be given to the Department of Education to reverse the cuts to teaching posts in DEIS schools.

Fianna Fáil leader Micháel Martin said the proposal to cut 450 teachers in DEIS schools in disadvantaged areas would have a devastating impact on pupils.

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