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E-scéal - Latest Update from DES Re Budget Cuts

Published: 21 December 2011

Budget Cuts – Updates from our meeting on Friday
At a briefing session given to the education partners by DES officials on Friday, December 16th, it was stated that a comprehensive circular on all aspects of the budget measures will be issued to schools in January 2012.

E-scéal - Urgent Call for Action on Budget Cuts

Published: 21 December 2011

The time has come for everyone involved in primary education to take action. In addition to the lobbying and media work that we are working on, it is critically important that the entire network of Principals play their part too. In this email, there is a link to all public representatives in the Oireachtas. I encourage you as follows:

E-scéal - IPPN meeting with DES – Your Questions Answered

Published: 21 December 2011

A meeting will take place this Friday, 16th December, where we hope clarity will be provided around several aspects of the cuts to education announced in the budget.

In order to help us prepare for this meeting, I invite you to submit your questions to your county representatives on the National Committee. A link to their names and e-mail addresses is provided below.

15 December 2011- IPPN Statement: Small & DEIS Schools

Published: 16 December 2011

“The Irish Primary Principals Network stated today that Principals are deeply dismayed at both the range and severity of the proposed cuts to primary education.”

“The government appears to be deliberately squeezing small schools out of existence and at the same time removing hundreds of teachers from schools in Disadvantaged Areas.”

“In a survey conducted by IPPN over the last two days, we have found that 470 schools are due to lose 730 teachers over the next 3 years.”

“IPPN stated that its international research proves that there are other ways of addressing small schools without forcing school closures. Canada, Australia, Finland have rationalized the administration and management of small schools in remote areas, without withdrawing schools from their communities.

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