Teacher union criticises response to weather [IrishTimes]
- Published: 08 January 2010
WITH THE vast majority of schools closed yesterday, the Irish National Teachers’ Organisation has strongly criticised the Government’s “inept response to the problems caused by severe weather conditions”. Yesterday was due to be the first day back for schools since the Christmas break but more than 80 per cent of primary schools were closed. At second level, more than 70 per cent of schools closed.
Most schools have decided to close until Monday, although a sizeable minority are shut until further notice – as the forecast indicates no thaw for at least a week.
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