Education cuts could be reversed at no great cost [IrishTimes.com]
- Published: 08 October 2009
ANALYSIS: Given the priority of Ireland's smart economy, the Green Party may well negotiate a U-turn on the cutbacks, writes SÉAN FLYNN
WHILE THE education cuts were first rolled out by Minister for Education Batt O'Keeffe last year, their impact has only been seen in schools from last month.
Special needs classes for children with mild learning disabilities have been closed. Language support teachers have not been reappointed. The increase in class size means bright, young teachers on temporary contracts are gone.
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