TUI Calls For Long-Term Investment In Education

Schools will receive an extra €17 million in capitation grants under the Budget.

The General Secretary of the Teachers Union of Ireland says education requires sustained, long-term investment.

A €17m increase in capitation grants was announced for schools in the Budget, including €2m extra for DEIS schools, resources for 2,339 additional SNAs and 1,353 extra teachers next year, and a €150 reduction in the student contribution fee.

Michael Gillespie of Tullamore believes Ireland is leading the way in educational performance across Europe.

He says this won't always be the case:

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