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Primary Schools Numbers Set To Drop Over Next 15 Years

Predictions from The Department of Education indicate that the number of primary school children ...

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09.50 12 Nov 2020


Primary Schools Numbers Set To Drop Over Next 15 Years


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09.50 12 Nov 2020


Predictions from The Department of Education indicate that the number of primary school children is set to drop by about 20 per cent – more than 100,000 pupils – over the next 15 years. This sharp drop may lead to a surplus of primary teachers & there’s concerns it could threaten the future of some small schools. To discuss we heard from John Boyle, INTO General Secretary.

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