The government’s being accused of having ‘an agenda against rural communities’, particularly in relation to it’s treatment of smaller schools.
Deputy Timmy Dooley’s comments come in light of a Fianna Fail conference on the future of small schools, which saw education professionals and interest groups voice anger about government plans for education in rural areas.
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The Clare TD is calling on Minister Ruairi Quinn to reverse his plans, and is warning of ‘disastrous consequences’ for rural Ireland if this does not occur.
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