#Budget18: Largest ever Education Budget brings more than 2,000 new teachers and special needs assistants

The Education Budget will increase by 5.8%, which equates to a €554m increase and more than €10bn in total spend.

#Budget18: Largest ever Education Budget brings more than 2,000 new teachers and special needs assistants
Tue, 10 Oct, 2017 - 16:25

The Education Budget will increase by 5.8%, which equates to a €554m increase and more than €10bn in total spend.

The announcement marks a second year of major investment in the sector and is "vital to creating a Republic of Opportunity", according to the Department of Education.

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