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Schools hit by the cost of living

A number of primary school management bodies have issued a joint statement calling for an “immediate increase” in the basic capitation rate. They warn that they cannot continue to rely on “voluntary contributions from already hard-pressed parents” to...

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06.30 14 Sep 2022


Schools hit by the cost of living


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A number of primary school management bodies have issued a joint statement calling for an “immediate increase” in the basic capitation rate.

They warn that they cannot continue to rely on “voluntary contributions from already hard-pressed parents” to pay for heat, light and water in schools

To discuss this further Ciara spoke to the Chief executive of Educate Together, Emer Nowlan.


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