Some parents concerned over future of small primary schools in Ireland [schooldays.ie]
- Published: 22 March 2011
Some parent associations have expressed their concerns that small primary schools in Ireland may be closed following a review.
Last week, interest groups were given their final opportunity to tell the Department of Education why facilities in the country with fewer than 50 students should remain open, reports RTE.
This comes as part of a review launched by the department into small schools which will look at whether they are value for money in light of budget cuts on the nation's education system.
However, parent associations and rural communities are concerned that some of the 600 facilities with less than 50 pupils will close after the report has concluded.
According to the news provider, they have promised to fight against any possible closure.
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