School library cuts [finegael.org]
- Published: 11 June 2010
Disadvantaged schools still in the dark on library cuts - Hayes
Schools in disadvantaged areas who were warned that their libraries may close due to cutbacks are still in the dark as to what will happen Fine Gael Education Spokesperson, Brian Hayes TD said today (Friday).
Schools around the country that are taking part in the Demonstration Library Project have been warned that some librarians may not be retained forcing libraries to close but the Minister refuses to confirm whether this will happen and what schools will be affected.
“It is simply inexcusable for the Minister for Education to leave the threat of library closures hanging over schools.
“The Demonstration Library Project was set up almost ten years ago and 25 out of the 30 schools that participated in it are DEIS schools, basically meaning that they are in disadvantaged areas. It was aimed to be an intervention at Junior Cert level for children who have had difficulties in school and are at risk of leaving school early. The libraries involved were designed to help boost literacy standards among disadvantaged students by providing reading materials and computers to enhance numeracy and literacy skills
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