Over 600 people gathered in Ennis last night to voice their opposition to cuts in primary education across the county.
A fifth of Clare’s national schools are set to lose teachers this September on foot of measures announced in the budget, while local INTO officials warn that up to 60 Clare schools will be destabilized by the cuts.
Last night Parents, teachers, community and political representatives raised their concerns on the effects further cuts will have on children and communities at a public meeting with Oireachtas members at the West County Hotel
The possible amalgamation of rural schools, less resource hours and rising pupil teacher ratios were among the concerns raised
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