Dáil debates
Wednesday, 15 October 2008
Financial Resolution No. 15: (General) Resumed
12:00 pm
Brian Hayes (Dublin South West, Fine Gael)
One of the most cynical cutbacks is with regard to English language support. In the run-up to the 2007 election, following pressure from Deputy Enda Kenny, the leader of Fine Gael, the Government stated it would change the rules on the numbers of English language support teachers in schools with a substantial number of non-English speaking pupils. We are returning to pre-2007 levels. Yesterday, in his private briefing to educational correspondents, the Minister stated it will be two per school. Schools with a large number of immigrant children will get two teachers. Where is Deputy Conor Lenihan now?
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